Khadi - the fabric of freedom cluster survey on hand spun yarn formation

Abstract

Khadi, also popularly known as Khaddar, is a hand spun and hand woven fabric made mainly from cotton, silk and their blends. The yarn used for Khadi is made by spinning the sliver on equipment known as Charkha. Ambar Charkha is the latest spinning wheel which is still hand operated. Mahatma Gandhi presented Khadi as a symbol of nationality, equality and self-reliance and started his movement for Khadi in the early 20th century as a part of effective Satyagraha against the foreign rule. In the present context of globalisation and customer preference, it is a great challenge to attract more and1 industry associated with morality and crafts skills rather than profit. Hand spinning is considered as an unglamorous activity which offers low returns and is pursued principally by poor women from marginal groups in rural area