In India, Khadi refers to the handwoven cloth. Mahatma Gandhi popularized this cloth during the freedom struggle and spent hours spinning this fabric on his charkha, With Gandhi Jayanti this week and the growing focus on our environmental & climatic conditions, this seems to be the right time to start looking for environment-friendly clothes and embrace all things khadi.
Khadi is a highly eco-friendly fabric that is now being woven into contemporary and chic designs. We’ve put together a list of brands that are giving khadi a makeover and giving it a global appeal.
Khanijo
In honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday, the designer collaborated with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) this season. His anticipated course for the freedom fabric? Lightweight jumpsuits and shirts made of 500-count khadi linen. Stone-washed denim trousers and shawl jackets were both easily served by the designer, who drew support from handwoven khadi blankets known as “khes.”
Anita Dongre Grassroot
To produce goods that combine design and social conscience, they collaborate with NGOs like Mijwan, SEWA, and Khamir in Kutch as well as individual artisans with specialised abilities (like dyeing, for example).
Anita Dongre Grassroot’s style is uncomplicated enough to appear fuss-free, yet the silhouettes ensure that the final product is neat and fashionable. We enjoy the white, indigo, and lime tops, tunics, and pinafore dresses that you can find here occasionally with a pocket.
Bunosilo
First and foremost, what a fantastic name! All items produced under the brand, including apparel and accessories, are handmade and made with locally sourced materials. They even choose products from other independent firms that share their values in addition to their own.
Regarding khadi, you may anticipate basic dresses for women with stripes and checks and solid-colored shirts for men.
Red Sister Blue
Red Sister Blue is a celebration of modern aesthetics, independence, and femininity. Making it appropriate for today’s crop top and jeans wearer. We adore the way this Mumbai-based clothing company expertly incorporates khadi into their line of trousers, shorts, dresses and skirts.
Maati Crafts
Maati Crafts produces handwoven and handmade clothing in different parts of the country. They’ve got Ajrakh hand-block prints that are exclusively made by craftsmen from the Khatri Community near Bhuj.
Phone: 2225717209
Where: Shop online here
Facebook: Maati Crafts
Love The World Today
Love The World Today (LTWT) makes quality clothing for children in an environmentally friendly way. They focus on quality clothing made with only organic fabrics that are handwoven by artisans and weavers from across the country. The best part of this brand? Once your child outgrows LTWT clothes, you can just send them back as used clothes. They will donate the good ones and upcycle the ones that are worn out. Here’s why we loved this brand – read our review here.
Where: Shop online here
Facebook: Love The World Today
Essikakids
Essikakids makes outfits for kids in simple fabrics without the over the top embellishments. The fabrics are handwoven with naturally dyed yarns. Their designs draw inspiration from Japanese fashion while using Indian fabrics. Check out their khadi rompers for infants and the khadi dresses with Kimono sleeves for your kids.
Where: Shop online here
Phone: 7892672896
I Wear Khadi
I Wear Khadi is eco-friendly store for khadi clothing. Indulge in 100% handmade khadi designer women and men fashion. It is a first ever community for khadi lovers by eco-chic khadi designer labels.
Where: Shop online here
Facebook: I Wear Khadi
Phone: 7570003518 / 8377039211
Runaway Bicycle
Runaway Bicycle is a design studio based in Mumbai. Runaway Bicycle’s collections celebrate those idyllic moments. Sustainable, ethical fashion that never compromises with a refined aesthetic sense, the brand features only khadi, handwoven cottons and linen.
Where: Shop online here
Phone: 9819555052
11.11
11.11’s products include khadi collection for men and women- including khadi denim and accessories that are predominantly found in red, white and indigo colours.
Where: Shop online here
Facebook: 11.11
Phone: 9711863974
The Pot Plant
The Pot Plant makes comfortable khadi clothing for women that are high on the style quotient as well. Their eco-friendly collections include lowers, maxi dresses, anti-fit dresses, tank tops and more.
Where: Shop online here
Facebook: The Pot Plant
Phone: 7838174883
Tula India
Tüla is a not-for-profit social enterprise makes clothes out of handspun yarn and are coloured with natural dyes. Their clothes are stylish and comfortable.
Where: Shop online here
Facebook: Tula India
Phone: 8056163560
Nicobar
This brand uses natural fabrics tailored in simple, airy silhouettes making their garments chic, clean, and contemporary. Their ivory khadi clothing is their trademark colour and looks and feels perfect for the Indian weather.
Where: Shop online here
Facebook: Nicobar
Phone: 8588000151
Jaypore
Jaypore focuses on products with unique, high-quality craftsmanship and local designs. Their products include home decor, accessories, jewellery, apparel, gifts, vintage items and more.
Where: Shop online here
Phone: 7838174883
Weaving Roots
Khadi crop tops, dresses, pants are what Weaving Roots does best. Their clothes are well made and have a great fit.
Where: Shop online here
Facebook: Weaving Roots
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Disclaimer: Names listed here are sourced from recommendations. please do your own research before you make your choice.
Tanya Lemos
Rohan Vyavaharkar
Mansi Zaveri
