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...
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...
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...
Feb 19, 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...
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....
