Feb 7, 2021 | Events, Reflections
Laurence Sewell reflect on his experience of the International Conference on Globalisation of Khadi- Jaipur. This is the fourth in our series of blogs on the conference. Photo: Erna Janine Kok/Freeweaver Saori Studio Encompassing the Breadth of the Movement It was a...
Jan 31, 2021 | Events, Reflections
International Conference on Globalisation of Khadi Note: It has been a year since the International Conference on Globalisation of Khadi was organised in Jaipur. Thie reflects on the conference experience of the author, Aditi Jain. Last year, we reproduced...
Aug 25, 2020 | Community, Reflections
We bring to you two positive messages for our organic khadi masks. The first, ‘Act with Diligence’, is from Gandhi’s grandson, Gopalkrishna Gandhi. The second ‘Symbol of Global Unity’ is from Lord Parekh. These messages are a testimony to the...
Dec 26, 2020 | Reflections
It has been a different year, a difficult one. For me, challenging and inspiring describe the year better. The pandemic caught most of us unaware yet we have all taken it in our stride. Most people I have been in contact with feel more resilient and reflective than...
Dec 18, 2019 | Reflections
Khadi is not just a fabric, it embodies the spirit of freedom, simplicity and peace. In an ideal setting, the process of making cotton khadi, from seed to fabric, takes place within the village where the cotton is grown. My first encounter with khadi production in a...
Apr 26, 2018 | Know Your Fabric, Reflections
Kala cotton farmers and heritage crafts “Our trip to India, tracing our supply chain kicked off with 3 incredible days with one of our suppliers – Khamir -who are based in Bhuj. Khamir is an NGO that supports the local heritage crafts such as spinning...