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a remarkable resurgence in        #VocalForLocal, is not just an
          Khadi, transforming it from a     economic act, but a powerful
          symbol of a bygone era into a     reaffirmation   of    cultural
          badge of conscious, patriotic     sovereignty.
          consumption.   The  surge   in       This revival, however, extends
          its sales is a testament to a     far beyond the iconic spin of
          nation rediscovering pride in its   the charkha. The contemporary
          indigenous identity. The call to   narrative of India’s handloom
          purchase a Khadi product on       and handicraft sector is one
          Gandhi Jayanti and proclaim       of dynamic innovation, where
          it with pride as Swadeshi,        ancient   wisdom    is  being
          amplified  by  movements  like    recalibrated  for  the  global




            “Having grown up in a hand looms family, we
         chose  natural  fibres  like  banana  and  Sambu
         grass  to  create  our  eco-friendly  yoga  mats.

         We directly empower local handloom weavers
         by providing them with fair wages and stable
         employment, now supporting over 200 families.
         Our mission is to fuse these traditional crafts with modern innovation,
         ensuring this heritage thrives while meeting today's market demands.”
                                              - Prem (Yaazh Naturals,Tamil Nadu)



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