Khadi Work-an uprising art of India
by parineeti lal content writerA prominent ruler of Market with
vibrant heritage, Khadi work, attracting the fashion followers and became talk
of the town today.
India has a rich and vibrant ancestry in its
arts and crafts.
In India, Saree is considered as a traditional
outfit where a lot of importance is given by women to wear this attire.
Khadi work is treated as an everlasting and
uprising art in India. Today, this work became a symbol of revolt in this
trendy world.
Nowadays, Fashion Designers are extolling the
virtue of these Khadi works with their skills.
“Khadi” also called as Khari or Chamki or
Tinsel Work, which is meant to beautify and enhance the fabrics.
Originally, Khadi works have their root in
India. Mahatma Gandhi, Father of our India, introduced these works as a part of
Swadeshi movement during 1920’s. Later these sarees became prevailing attires and
bestows to the wearers.
Rajasthan is a major state for practicing this
work. Ajmer, Jodhpur, Barmer, Udaipur and Jaipur are the main cities of
Rajasthan for Khadi Works.
Stunning facts about these Khadi Works are,
As we know, these works are introduced by
Mahatma Gandhi, who is the Father of India. The stunning fact is, he himself
produces his Khadi clothes using a hand wheel.
These Khadi works are providing livelihoods to
millions of Indian families, especially to the rural areas.
From past decades, Rajasthan has earned
immense fame for its printing and dyeing techniques. Khadi occupied a special
place in Rajasthan for its weaving methods, because these are pure handloom
works.
Khadi is a hand spun or hand woven fabric made
of natural fibres. Silk, Cotton and nylon are the major fibres of Khadi.
A spunning wheel is used by the weavers to
produce these clothes. They prepare continuous warp and weftings to place the
order of threads. The process will be continued till the cloth is printed
completely and then dried.
For Tinsel printing, earlier gold and silver
dusts were used by the weavers. Today, flakes of crushed mica, granular and
fine metallic powders are taking a place.
Khadi is primarily done on the fabrics which
are used for special and grand occasions. Now days, Khadi work is producing on
Sarees, Salwar Kameez, Lahengas and other Rajasthani Styles.
A special engraved brass block named, “Sancha”
is the major motif or design for one end of these fabrics. Sancha comes in
different geometrical shapes like circles, squares, triangles, oblong and
rectangles etc. mogra, chandini, buti, mor, keri, khaja and phul etc are also
the motifs used especially in rajasthani weavings.
As the fashion changed dramatically, the weavers
are using plain silks, art silks and blends, natural fibres along with
different designs and prints.
Khadi half and half sarees charms and sparkles
the wearers. These sarees with black
floral designs and motifs are the major attractions during functions and grand
occasions. Designer Khadi sarees with heavy embroidery works are apt for
wedding and bridal ceremonies.
Let’s dedicate this beautiful Khadi work to
our Father, Mahatma Gandhi, for creating such a brilliant work.
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