The term "khadi" comes from the Sanskrit word "khaddar," which means handwoven fabric. VavilalaKhadi Handlooms stands out for its historical significance and the unique nuanced skill of the local weavers.
During the independencestruggle,MahatamaGandhi has called for boycotting of foreign goods.Swadesi Movement and Khadihas became a national movement. The famous VavilalaKhadiGramodyogPratishthan was set up in Remotevillage Vavilala, Karimnagar District in 1924 by Swami RamanandTirtha, A great freedom fighter, educator and a social activist. He played major role in the liberation of Erst while Hyderabad state and carried the legacy of Gandhian values.
The region is known for its weaving communities. We are proude to shareThe tri-colour flag made by VavilalaKhadiGramodyogPratisthan has been hoisted several times on the Red Fort during Independence day and Republic Day celebrations.
Our Khadi clothes weaved in Vavilala can be worn in any weather, it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer season. Khadi material is a body friendly fabric that does not cause any allergies or irritation, unlike other syntactic fabrics.
Khadi is hand spun and hand woven fabric. The spinning wheel, known as the charkha, became an iconic symbol of the Khadi Movement.
Our weavers are trained in incorporating new designs and expanding the product range while retaining the unique selling proposition i.e. the natural fibre dye’s in organic coloured pigments, weaving using traditional skills and techniques developed over generations, helped in retaining the heritage.
Swamiji’s staunch follower and political disciple Late Shri PV NarasimhaRao former Prime Minister of India, continued the legacy of VavilalaKhadiPratishthan, He served the institution as chairman and for the welfare of weaver community till his last breath.
A dedicated team of the board members serving for VavilalaKhadiPratishthan to bring back the glory and keeping up the Gandian Values to the next generation .
Our khadi collections ranges from saris, our traditional dhothi, carpets, beedssheets, bed spreds,lungis, handkerchiefs, shawls, jeans, shirts and various other kinds of clothes are all weaved at Vavivala. The institution continues to produce quality material with help of proficient weavers and skilled artisans.
“Let us promise to buy and wear khadi fabric product and help to safe guard the swadeshi tradition of our handlooms”.