What is Khadi fabric? Can it be bought in wholesale?

Khadi is hand-spun, hand-woven fabric — produced using a charkha (spinning wheel) for yarn and traditional handlooms for weaving. It is intrinsically connected to India's independence movement (Gandhiji championed it). Khadi is regulated and promoted by KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission).

Properties of Khadi:

• Breathable in summer and warm in winter (unique thermal regulation)
• Natural texture — slight irregularities are a mark of authenticity, not defect
• Available in cotton, silk, and wool variants
• No two pieces are identical — handcraft variation is natural

Wholesale considerations:

• Khadi is sold through KVIC outlets and authorized Khadi stores — not through typical wholesale channels
• Private brands have launched "Khadi-look" power loom fabrics at lower prices — these are NOT genuine Khadi
• Genuine Khadi carries KVIC mark or Khadi India logo
• Wholesale of Khadi garments (kurtas, sarees) is possible through KVIC-empanelled vendors