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Cotton Khadi Fabric

Hand Spun & Hand Woven

From Heritage Trading Company

This is authentic, handmade, cotton, khadi fabric from rural India.

Khadi is defined as a "cloth woven by hand using handspun yarn only.  Natural fibers namely cotton, wool and silk are used in spinning and the production activity is carried out in rural areas," according to India’s Khadi & Village Industries Commission.

All of the dyes used in khadi are made from natural ingredients.

 

 

Khadi has a rich history and cultural significance in India.  It became especially important as a patriotic symbol during India’s independence movement.  The country’s leaders, particularly Mahatma Gandhi, encouraged all Indians to make and wear khadi as part of the colony’s intention to boycott foreign goods and to promote national and personal self-sufficiency.

Today the production of this eco friendly fabric supports artisans—both women and men—in villages throughout India.

An attractive, short film, Khadi – The Fabric of Freedom, shows the production of khadi in its village environment.  This 9-minute documentary by Kanika Myer can be viewed on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5PJrzLdAbk

 

 Principal Colors:  Turquoise with Beige
 Fabric Width:  34 Inches  (87 Centimeters)
 Fabric:  Medium Weight Cotton

 Price is for ONE YARD.  Multiple yards will be cut as one continuous piece.

 

This item is shipped from India.  Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

 

Outstanding Quality

Please see our feedback for comments like these about our hand-crafted fabrics:

Apr-10-06  Praise Super speedy delivery with the most elegant fantastical beautiful cloth. O JOY!!!

Apr-30-06  Praise Another authentic length of fabric! Good measure, washes well, great service!+++

Apr-10-07  Praise I just love your fabric- best seller on ebay! A million thanks

Sep-09-08  Praise Gorgeous fabric straight out of Jane Austen - Thanks Heritage!!! A+++++++++++++

Aug-18-09  Praise Amazing for our traditions of provencal costume. Thanks for all.

Dec-29-10  Praise Unable to find this item anywhere else, rapid delivery, outstanding service

Feb-24-11  Praise A lovely piece of craftsmanship, safe + securely wrapped, 10 Stars indeed !!!

Jul-28-11  Praise This is my fifth purchase from this company and the fabric is always amazing!

Dec-13-11  Praise Beautiful fabric. I will buy more. Nothing like it in stores so unique/special.

Jan-22-12  Praise Very nice pattern and texture, good colors, good price, thanks!

Mar-28-12  Praise Beautiful Fabric, fast ship, quality, authentic artisan items. EXCELLENT SELLER!!

Jun-16-12  Praise : 5* all round! *Exquisite* silk khadi fabric! Perfect after washing too!

Jul-29-12  Praise : Beautiful fabric, perfect for reenacting!

Aug-01-12  Praise : Love all the fabric I received from you!

Jan-05-13  Praise : Beautiful design with a quick delivery. Hand printed loveliness. Recommended.

Feb-08-13  Praise : Magnifique, comme toujours

Feb-25-13  Praise : WONDERFUL FABRICS HERE!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

 

International Buyers - Please Note
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.  These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Customs activity may delay the arrival of your package.  In our experience, this is infrequent, but it does sometimes happen.  Thanks for your patience.

 

Collectible Textiles

Heritage Trading Company offers unusual and hard-to-find fabrics and trims at affordable prices.  You'll find textiles for your contemporary and historic projects in our Ebay auctions and Ebay store.

 

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