It was phased out in my community in India, when I was a child in the 90s India, for the more uniform looking and softer fabrics. Also, the time spent by the worker given the price, could not compete in the free market. Only the hardcore environmentalists in my family refused to give it up and have always worn it. In the last decade, it became a niche product with a basis in nostalgia and the nationalist push from the govt put a spotlight on it again. The upper middle class have added it as yet another collectible as a consumer and the political class wear it to virtue signal. Its an emotionally charged fabric for sure.
I do want something in khadi in my wardrobe. Someday !
Since most people are shopping online, these differences you can feel but not see are hard to sell people on. I wish more brands used khadi, but brands have a hard time justifying the higher price when most people don't touch clothing before they buy it.
Thank you for bringing up Khadi.
It was phased out in my community in India, when I was a child in the 90s India, for the more uniform looking and softer fabrics. Also, the time spent by the worker given the price, could not compete in the free market. Only the hardcore environmentalists in my family refused to give it up and have always worn it. In the last decade, it became a niche product with a basis in nostalgia and the nationalist push from the govt put a spotlight on it again. The upper middle class have added it as yet another collectible as a consumer and the political class wear it to virtue signal. Its an emotionally charged fabric for sure.
I do want something in khadi in my wardrobe. Someday !
That's so interesting, thanks for sharing!
I've always wondered what khadi is and why it is special. Thanks for always expanding my horizons!
Of course! It really is an amazing fabric that I wish was used more often
Since most people are shopping online, these differences you can feel but not see are hard to sell people on. I wish more brands used khadi, but brands have a hard time justifying the higher price when most people don't touch clothing before they buy it.