Khadi fabric comes with a rich history and is an integral part of our country’s identity. And being suited to all seasons, it lends itself as an idea wardrobe staple. With the Make In India Movement gaining momentum and several designers working with traditional textiles and art forms, khadi too is having its moment in the sun (pun unintended). Check out these clothing labels and embrace the age-old fabric in its chic modern avatar.
Khaadi
This Karachi based brand specialises in hand-woven, pure khadi products, with both unstitched fabric as well as a prêt line of traditional and Western wear for women, men and kids on offer. Traditional silhouettes are given a youthful modern spin with trendy prints and embroidery that’s complemented by vibrant colours. While their Khaas line features exclusive, limited edition pieces, and they also stock formals, bottoms and colourful, vibrant accessories such as bags, scarves and jewellery.
We Recommend: Their embroidered kurtas
Price: Rs 1,700 onwards
Shop here
Malkha
Each piece of clothing crafted by this label is the result of a decentralised, sustainable, field-to-fabric cotton textile chain with the direct involvement of farmers, ginners, spinners and dyers. Their collection focusses on saris, duppatas and unstitched fabric – each featuring vibrant traditional techniques such as ajrakh, kalamkari, with Indian motifs such as peepal leaves, peacocks and lotuses.
We Recommend: Their Kalamkari duppatas
Price: Rs 370 onwards
Shop here
Jaypore
Working with artisans and craftsmen from across India, this label combines traditional art forms and indigenous fabrics. You’ll find chic collections that incorporate different local craft techniques such as chikankari, zari, bandhani and block printing; while their garments are all made from handspun and handwoven khadi. They offer a wide variety of menswear and womenswear including saris (woven, printed and embroidered), kurtas, tunics, jackets, blouses, dresses, shrugs and palazzos.
We Recommend: Their Indigo Treasures collection
Price: Rs 1,250 onwards
Shop here
Red Sister Blue
Based out of Mumbai, this khadi-embracing label is the brainchild of Nanda and Michael Grobe. It’s East meets West here with the traditional homegrown fabric getting a modern makeover in the form of clean, contemporary Western silhouettes. Most of their garments are available in solid colours or feature simple colour blocking, making them easy to mix and match with items from your existing wardrobe. They’ve got your casual wardrobe covered with options that include tops, trousers, dresses, shorts, shrugs, jackets and skirts; along with limited edition collections that incorporate the latest trends.
We Recommend: Wrap khadi dresses
Price: Rs 999 onwards
Shop here
Khadi fabric comes with a rich history and is an integral part of our country’s identity. And being suited to all seasons, it lends itself as an idea wardrobe staple. With the Make In India Movement gaining momentum and several designers working with traditional textiles and art forms, khadi too is having its moment in the sun (pun unintended). Check out these clothing labels and embrace the age-old fabric in its chic modern avatar.
Khaadi
This Karachi based brand specialises in hand-woven, pure khadi products, with both unstitched fabric as well as a prêt line of traditional and Western wear for women, men and kids on offer. Traditional silhouettes are given a youthful modern spin with trendy prints and embroidery that’s complemented by vibrant colours. While their Khaas line features exclusive, limited edition pieces, and they also stock formals, bottoms and colourful, vibrant accessories such as bags, scarves and jewellery.
We Recommend: Their embroidered kurtas
Price: Rs 1,700 onwards
Shop here
Malkha
Each piece of clothing crafted by this label is the result of a decentralised, sustainable, field-to-fabric cotton textile chain with the direct involvement of farmers, ginners, spinners and dyers. Their collection focusses on saris, duppatas and unstitched fabric – each featuring vibrant traditional techniques such as ajrakh, kalamkari, with Indian motifs such as peepal leaves, peacocks and lotuses.
We Recommend: Their Kalamkari duppatas
Price: Rs 370 onwards
Shop here
Jaypore
Working with artisans and craftsmen from across India, this label combines traditional art forms and indigenous fabrics. You’ll find chic collections that incorporate different local craft techniques such as chikankari, zari, bandhani and block printing; while their garments are all made from handspun and handwoven khadi. They offer a wide variety of menswear and womenswear including saris (woven, printed and embroidered), kurtas, tunics, jackets, blouses, dresses, shrugs and palazzos.
We Recommend: Their Indigo Treasures collection
Price: Rs 1,250 onwards
Shop here
Red Sister Blue
Based out of Mumbai, this khadi-embracing label is the brainchild of Nanda and Michael Grobe. It’s East meets West here with the traditional homegrown fabric getting a modern makeover in the form of clean, contemporary Western silhouettes. Most of their garments are available in solid colours or feature simple colour blocking, making them easy to mix and match with items from your existing wardrobe. They’ve got your casual wardrobe covered with options that include tops, trousers, dresses, shorts, shrugs, jackets and skirts; along with limited edition collections that incorporate the latest trends.
We Recommend: Wrap khadi dresses
Price: Rs 999 onwards
Shop here