Khadi and Village Industries Commission

Khadi means "any cloth woven on handloom In India from cotton, silk or woollen yarn, handspun in India or from a mixture of any two or all of such yarns." It conquers the emotional barrier and comes touchingly close to the wearer. Mahatma Gandhi thought of this cloth, essentially, as an economic proposition to a people who hardly had anything to fall back upon then Gradually the simple handspun and handwoven fabric caught the imagination of the nation and slowly acquired a new status the meaning of which went far beyond the realm of a mere cloth.

Khadi is fashionable and temptingly comfortable for young and old alike Newer anr newer designs that throw overboard the old concept of fashion designing are created. The result - a crop of modern wear.

Saree

When it comes to saree the Indian woman simply excels. Fashion has gorgeous designs to boast of. But a saree, Kanjeevaram, Banarasi, etc. with its intricate designs woven in silver or golden thread can make one stop and look again with a missed hean beat. That's the saree - Indian at its best.

Silk, the queen fabric, has won hearts wherever it went. Sure, there is no other fabric that can match silk for its soft and fine feel and brilliance.

Readymades

Khadi readymades designed by exclusive designers have caught up with the ongoing trends in the fashion market. There are plenty of designs to choose from. When it comes to utility, comfort and price the like of them is hard to find. Colours form a part of the design, thus making the readymades a real winner.

Fibre

Utility as well as fashion items made of fibres like sisal, banana, pineapple, palm, screwpine, jute, Sunn hemp, Bhang, etc. have hundred uses. Bags, tablemats, wall hangings, carpets, rush mats, purses, flower pot holders - all have a feast of colour and design. Unmatched for their variety and beauty these fibre articles have a typical feel - a novelty at its best.

KVIC

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) created by an Act of Parliament has today under its schedule, besides khadi, a number of industries that are essentially village based. It is charged with the responsibility of planning, financing and developing them as a socio-economic proposition. There are nearly 40 lakh artisans under the fold of KVIC engaged in making a variety of items - from Khadi to pottery items, leather garments, fibre and palm leaf articles, agarbatties, etc. The list is unending.