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Khadi - A cloth and beyond

Clothes have always been integral to human identity. They have defined not only individuals but are often seen as markers of particular groups, communities, towns, and even countries. A potent sign of resistance and change, clothing can be seen as a power changing mechanism. The idea of meaning associated with what we wear is dominant in our society. It is in this light that the paper tries to explore Gandhi's meaning of the fabric 'khadi' in the freedom struggle. It has been referred to as the 'fabric of Indian independence' and had a key role to play in the freedom struggle. The article attempts to explore this role and the meaning that the cloth conveyed during the struggle and after.

Author(s): 
Ektaa Jain
Language: 
English
URL: 
https://www.mkgandhi.org/articles/khadi-a-cloth-and-beyond.html
Publisher/Sponsor: 
Bombay Sarvodaya Mandal & Gandhi Research Foundation