“We don’t follow trends. We follow rhythm — of the loom, the seasons, and the soul.”
The Khadi cotton mill where our cotton is traditionally handwoven is a rehabilitation centre and home for men and women who have lost limbs and suffer from other disabilities. Sitting in the lap of nature, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, this truly is an idyllic and beautiful place to create this Indian heritage fabric.
All hand-spun, and hand-woven by manually powered looms, these natural yarns cannot be rushed and are made slowly with love. In 1918 Khadi was famously promoted by Mahatma Gandhi who considered Khadi a sacred cloth.
These beautiful textiles are used to create part of our Cotton Conscious collection of slow fashion, cotton clothing, cotton scarves, tote bags and pillow cases.
KHADI – A Sanskrit word meaning ‘hand-woven’ and ‘hand-spun’. Khadi has been described as the fabric of Indian independence. Promoted by Mahatma Ghandi in 1918, nearly all of the fabric used in our products is Khadi. This Indian homespun Khadi cotton cloth is slowly woven from organic cotton and may also include silk, or wool, which are all spun into yarn on a wooden charkha spinning wheel. You cannot find the feel, texture and quality of our handmade items in mass produced or factory made garments. Khadi fabric continues to be the coolest most comfortable and timeless heritage fabric.
INSPIRATIONAL GANDHI QUOTE:
Khadi is only seemingly expensive. I have pointed out that it is wrong to compare khadi with other cloth by comparing the prices of given lengths. The inexpensiveness of Khadi consists in the revolution of one’s taste. The wearing of Khadi replaces the conventional idea of wearing clothes for ornament by that of wearing them for use – (Gandhi)
Designed in London and handmade in the foothills of the Himalayas, Cotton Conscious is a Fairtrade-certified, ethical, and organic clothing label. We specialize in slow fashion and sustainable clothing, including organic cotton dresses, quilted kimonos, and handwoven jackets. Every piece is naturally dyed, hand block printed, and made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton. When you shop with Cotton Conscious, you’re supporting a natural lifestyle and empowering small artisan families and underprivileged communities across India.
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