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Khadi is derived from the term khaddar and is used to refer to coarse, handspun and handwoven clothes from India, primarily made of cotton. In the 20th century, Khadi became a symbol of self-reliance and independence as the Indian freedom movement reached its peak. Mahatma Gandhi urged the people of India to make and wear Khadi and, thus, end their dependency on British mill made clothes. To know how Khadi weaving is done, check the video and browse through the images here.

 

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Kasaragod, located in northern Kerala, is famous for its plain and chequered cotton sarees. These comfortable sarees are woven on simple looms in the homes of the weavers, belonging primarily to the Saliya community. Through the video and images, explore how the cotton yarns are arranged, spun and woven to produce beautiful Kasaragod sarees.

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Navalgund in Karnataka is famous for its cotton durries or rugs. These floor coverings are mostly used on special occasions like marriages and are distinguished by their vibrant motifs and fine texture. The video and images here explain how these colourful durries are meticulously made by the artisans of Navalgund.

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Bhujodi is located a few kilometres away from Bhuj, in the district of Kutch, and is one of the most important textile centres of Gujarat. The Vankar community of weavers weave a range of woollen textiles like shawls, carpets and blankets in Bhujodi. The video and images here show how raw wool is spun into threads, dyed and woven to make vibrant and colourful shawls.

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Woven in the historic city of Varanasi, located in Uttar Pradesh, Banarasi sarees are one of the most exquisite products of India. These sarees are known for their intricate designs, created using zari or fine silver and golden threads. Dyed silk threads are woven on jacquard looms and designs are made with the help of punch cards. Bobbins of zari threads are inserted into shuttles and interlaced with the warp threads to create bright, detailed motifs. Banarasi sarees are specially adorned by women to mark important occasions.