Khadi, derived from khaddar, is a hand-spun and woven natural fibre cloth. It was promoted by Mahatma Gandhi as swadeshi during India's freedom struggle, and the term is used throughout the Indian sub
Satyagraha
…Must be leading a chaste life and be willing to die or lose all his possessions Must be a habitual khadi weaver and spinner Must abstain from alcohol and other intoxicants…
A blue khadi kurta.
A signage kept at Kochi with an appeal to the citizens to use Khadi/handloom based wear.
Gandhi spinning
Gandhi spins by hand while addressing his followers