The October issue of The World of Interiors is out (always full of things you’d never see in American magazines, plus really quirky art direction). There’s a nice introduction to “Khadi”, a type of simple cotton made in India (hadn’t heard of it before). The article profiles Bess Nielsen, a shop owner in Paris who specializes in this type of fabric. — One photo from the article above.
Hello – I have also been googling khadi cotton and have seen this article.
Does anyone know of any online shop selling khadi – wraps etc.?
Hi Glynda,
I came across this old post of yours. We at Earthen Colors (www.earthencolors.com) are suppliers of all kinds of Khadi, including organic khadi, fabric as well as apparel. We do stoles and other products as per requirement. Please send us a note at info@earthencolors.com if you are still looking for suppliers of Khadi fabric and apparel.
– Earthen Colors
Hi Glynda – as you’ve likely found there are a few shops that pop up when googling khadi cotton but most of these sell traditional Indian shirts in khadi cotton (for both men and women). The only site I’ve found that sells khadi shawls doesn’t show a photo of the item, making the $39 investment a bit more risky. Here’s the link for that site: http://www.salwarkameezindia.com/khadi-shawl.htm. I’ll keep my eyes out for any better finds.
I suppose it’s possible that there is no market in the US for khadi, it just breaks my heart. I want to buy it by the yard, every different category, from the finest, gossamer cotton for summer shirts, to a sturdy silk for vests. I also like to use the various weights of silk as linings.
If anyone finds a source of kahdi by the yard, or meter, please let me know. I would be very grateful.
Thanks,
Bill
You mentioned Bess Nielsen as a shop owner in Paris. Can you please tell me what the shop is called? I purchased several beautiful textiles by Epice, which I think is her company. The shop in New York I originally bought them from has closed. I have lost one piece I would love to replace. Thank you, Barbara
Hi Barbara –
I don’t have a copy of the article that inspired my post about khadi but the blog http://www.deuxfrontieres.blogspot.com also has a post about Nielsen and writes: “Khadi + Co is a lovely boutique in the Marais which is run by Danish textile designer, Bess Nielsen.” Sorry I don’t know more but that’s a start at least :).
Really Informative! Thanks for publishing this. My whole family is also related to Surat Textile Business. I am also doing a course in textile designing to help my fathers business.
Textile is one of the businesses of India which provides large number of emplyement.
Surat Textile has made great contribution is development of Surat.
Anju
(http://www.shoppingsurat.com)
hi…as a fashion designing student i am supoposed to do my project with khadhi material.so i need some more details about khadi weavers in calicut and also the weaving processec of ghadhi material.can u help me?
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khadi is always in fashion .it’s make people diffrent . i love to wear kadhi kurti. i’m doing designing and make designs in khadi.