Description: PM Modi’s G20 Khadi moment sparks pride and revival of India’s handwoven heritage
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a custom-made Khadi jacket at the G20 Summit held in Delhi last year, it wasn’t just a sartorial choice—it was a statement. The image of global leaders gathered while India’s head of state donned handspun Khadi wasn’t missed by anyone, nor was its intention. Nearly a year later, we are witnessing a quiet but powerful revival of Khadi across fashion circles, ethical clothing lines, and, most interestingly, among Delhi’s young adults.
Khadi, once the uniform of India’s freedom, seems to be breaking free of its pigeonhole as the fabric of the past. Today, it’s being championed as a fabric of the future—sustainable, local, and ethical. In Delhi’s Hauz Khas Village and Shahpur Jat, a number of boutique brands are incorporating Khadi into cool, wearable designs. Khadi shirts are pairing with sneakers. Organic Khadi sarees are being styled with denim. It’s being documented on Instagram Reels, admired on walking ramps, and even making its way into homegrown wedding wardrobes.
There’s something quietly powerful about this shift. In an age of fast fashion and global brands, young Indians are asking questions. Who made my clothes? What is the environmental cost of style? Khadi answers some of those questions—not just in its production, which employs thousands of rural artisans, but in its very ethos. It’s slow. It’s imperfect. And suddenly, that’s beautiful.
Delhi, in particular, seems to be enjoying a Khadi renaissance. The Khadi Bhavan on Connaught Place is seeing higher footfall. Fashion colleges in the capital are including sustainable design in syllabi. NGOs working with weavers are finding more allies online. While the challenges remain—overpricing, scale, and marketing—there is unmistakable hope stitched into every thread.
If you haven’t wrapped yourself in Khadi yet, maybe now is the time. Whether it’s as simple as a summer kurta or as bold as a three-piece suit, wearing Khadi today is no longer about nostalgia. It’s about intention. It’s about embracing a slow, grounded, and proudly Indian way of being. In a world chasing speed, Khadi’s gentle rhythm feels like a comfort Delhi could use more of.
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