Woven from a coarse homespun cotton cloth called Khaddar in India, Khadi shawls are popular worldwide for their traditional designs and extreme comfort. These shawls are produced typically in India, and are available in multiple colors and designs. Khadi shawls are color fast, pre-shrunk and made of an excellent quality hand made material with unbeaten versatility. These shawls are very warm and are fit for winters.

Fabric:
Typically woven from hand spun fabric called khaddar, khadi shawls are known for their decorative properties. Khadi fabric is made completely by hand from yarn state to final fabric. First the yarn is spun from raw cotton and then this yarn is used to make fabric on handlooms. Earlier, khadi shawls were made from hand spun and hand woven khaddar of different weaves and textures in Punjab. The khaddar was then dyed in different colors and transformed into beautiful, multicoloured shawls using the traditional phulkari embroidery.

Design & Style:
Indian Khadi shawls are hand woven and are available in various designs and styles. These shawls depict the rich cultural heritage of India. Each finely crafted hand woven shawl represents the intense labor and skill of weavers. Trendy khadi shawls are available with block prints accompanied by matching zari border to liven up the evening elegance of an outfit. Besides this, decorative techniques like hand embroidery, applique, and mirror work is done on khadi shawls to beautify them. Traditional Phulkari embroidery from Punjab also imparts a traditional touch to Khadi shawls. Khadi shawls with nakshi kantha is also very popular in the Western countries. These shawls are also available in vibrant colors and shades.

Market of Khadi Shawls:
Khadi shawls are mainly produced in India, symbolizing India's rich cultural heritage. Available in variety of designs and colors, these shawls are in rage in international markets. They are very popular in Western countries. In India, khadi shawls are produced in Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, West Bengal and some other states. Khadi shawls manufactured in India are exported to various countries and are gaining popularity on a global basis.