Priyanka, Rakul And The Magic Of Handspun

Who would have thought that weaving would become an effective weapon in one nation’s struggle for independence?

Mahatma Gandhi showed India how and today khadi and handloom have become one of the many incredible faces India shows the world.

India’s long history of handspun and handwoven fabrics puts us on the forefront of sustainable fabrics which have a relatively low carbon footprint.

The Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) was created post-Independence to develop and encourage the production of the fabric in the country.

With conscious fashion on the rise, our homegrown fabrics are making waves in the fashion world for all the right reasons.

Did you know 95 per cent of the world's hand-woven fabric comes from India?

Our celebs are celebrating this change and setting the benchmark high not just for the nation but internationally as well.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas adds rad to traditional style in this Indo-Western multicoloured gown designed by Amit Agarwal.

The upcycled 65-year-old vintage Banarasi patola brocade sari with silver threads and gold electroplated on khadi silk is paired with a holographic bustier.

 

Rakul Preet Singh showcases Shruti Sancheti’s ultra-mod take using indigo-dyed khadi silk fabric.

The designer uses khadi to create an embroidered trench coat that is worn over shorts and a matching bustier, layered with a woven panelled skirt.

 

Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla double-draped the statuesque Kriti Sanon in an off-white khadi sari with a zardosi border and a vintage Kerala cotton sari with 24 carat gold khadi block print.

Her mustard yellow resham blouse -- embroidered with tamba tikki flowers and emeralds -- are what dreams are made of.

 

Designed by Anavila, Dia Mirza’s azure khadi coord set is simple yet impactful.

Its minimalistic design makes it is a versatile piece.

 

Swastika Mukherjee presents an unconventional spin on khadi with conversational prints.

This creative, striped sari from the Parama brand is dotted with hand-embroidered bicycles transporting green coconuts.

 

Designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla use a bright, cheerful border to present their playful take on the khadi sari.

Sonam Kapoor wears the six-yard drape with oxidised silver jewellery and an embroidered peplum blouse.

 

You can’t go wrong with a dreamy off-white handwoven striped saree like this buttery beauty Aishwarya Lekshmi is wearing.

Pair it with some standout gold or temple jewellery and you’ll definitely steal the spotlight.

 

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s green ikat blouse and linen, grey-teal colour blocked sari is a great option for formal events.

Just add some jhumkas, a black bindi and a classy watch to spice it up.