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...
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 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...
Aug 21, 2018 | Reflections
An unimaginable diversity: a review of ‘A Frayed History: The Journey of Cotton in India’ by Meena Menon and Urzamma by Katie Anderson Variety is the spice of life. It entertains us and beguiles us, forever feeding our wonder and curiosity about the world....
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...
Mar 27, 2018 | Know Your Fabric, Reflections
About ‘Weaving Stories’ Aaron Sinift (b’66) is an artist living and working in Beacon, NY. He has a BFA in painting from University of Iowa (96′) and an MFA from Boston University. He instigated the 5 Year Plan project 5 Year Plan.org to engage...