This Independence Day, Embrace The Richness Of Khadi

One simply can’t talk about Khadi without reflecting on the role the humble textile played in India’s freedom movement. Far more than just a piece of fabric, Khadi became a national symbol, and the Charkha became a symbol of peaceful defiance. This year, as India celebrates 80 years of Independence, we urge you to revisit the beauty of this handspun fabric. And if you are someone who associates Khadi with coarse kurtas and plain saris, let us bring to your attention that khadi can do more than just that. It can even be a part of your ceremonial trousseau. Here are our picks for the most beautiful Khadi attires to embrace this wedding season. 

The most beautiful Khadi attires to invest in this wedding season

Since we’re on the topic of Khadi, it would be remiss not to talk about Anavila. While Anavila has a plethora of beautiful khadi saris, our pick is this simple pink sari with a thin border in a darker shade of pink. However, if you want something ceremonial, we suggest checking out their floral Khadi Jamdani saris.  

Rajesh Pratap Singh has proved that the brilliance of Khadi is, by no means limited to traditional, plain saris. Exhibit A: this asymmetrical biker jacket with gold detailing. So, yes, Khadi can do traditional, but it can also do cool!

Ritu Kumar is another designer who has been championing Khadi for a long time. If you want to opt for a hybrid khadi fabric, Chanderi Khadi is a great option to pick. We’re loving this earthy dress from Ritu Kumar in Chanderi Khadi. Pairing it with the embroidered jacket makes it ceremonial, yet super cool. 

This beautiful ivory khadi Dhakai Jamdani sari from WeaverStory combines the earthiness of Khadi with the richness of Jamdani. Jamdani weaving features a highly intricate weaving process, where each motif is created at the weaving stage, which makes the motif visible on both the sides. We love how this sari feels simple, rich, but also very festive.

This stunning checkered sari from Surmaye is crafted in handwoven silk khadi, making it very textile-rich. We’re also loving the striking pattern and the vibrant, summery colours. The blouse has a subtle sheen to it, so you can tone it down, or dress it up, based on the occasion, making it extremely versatile. 

A great option if you want to embrace khadi in its purest form, is this indigo indigo khadi sari from Balaram Saha. It is covered in geometrical Jamdani motifs all over it, and has little tassels on the hem of the pallu.