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Read the following passage carefully.Khadi is an Indian fabric. Khadi is also known by another name khaddar. It is made by spinning the threads on an instrument known as Charkha. During preindependence era the movement of khadi manufacturing gained momentum under the guidance of father of nation Mahatma Gandhiji. This movement of khadi manufacturing and wearing started as to discourage the Indians from wearing of foreign clothes. Khadi before independence was considered as the fabric for the political leaders and the rural people. But now it has found its way into the wardrobe of fashion conscious people. The current situation is that the demand is more than the supply. Earlier the type of khadi available was khadi cotton which had very coarse texture and feel. However many varieties of khadi like khadi silk, khadi wool and khadi cotton are available now, which makes it a fashionable fabric and likeable by the masses. Its concept was developed by Mahatma Gandhi. It was a symbol for political agendas during the fight for independence in India against the British rule. It was primarily a means to provide employment to the unemployed rural population of India at that time. The Indian flag has to be also made from khadi material. Thus it holds national importance, we could even call it the national fabric of India. Khadi is a versatile fabric. It has the unique property of keeping the wearer warm in winter as well as cool in summer season. This fabric has coarse texture and gets easily crumpled, therefore in order to keep it firm and stiff, starch is to be added. This fabric on washing is more enhanced thus the more you wash it, better the look. Khadi is not easily worn out for years together, at least for 4-5 years. Very attractive and designer apparel is made by doing handwork on garments made from it. Khadi spinning is generally done by girls and women and weaving mostly by men. During spinning of khadi the threads are interwoven in such a manner that it provides passage of air circulation in the fabric. Apart from this unique property, it also provides warmth in winter season which is quite surprising factor. Khadi cotton is required to be starched so that it does not get easily crumpled. It comes in many colors and is not harmful to the skin as synthetic fabrics. This cotton is very soothing in summer season as ample amount of air ventilation is there. It has the capacity to absorb moisture therefore it easily soaks the sweat and keeps the wearer cool and dry. Khadi cotton comes in plain as well as in printed fabrics. The most common outfit made from khadi cotton is the Kurta. Many types of apparel are manufactured from khadi cotton like saris, salwar suits, fabric yarns, western tops, shirts, trousers, skirts, handkerchief, etc. It is a very durable fabric.A. On the basis of your reading of the above passage make notes on it, using headings and sub-headings. Use recognizable abbreviations (wherever necessary— minimum four) and a format you consider suitable. Also supply an appropriate title to it. B. Write a summary of the passage in about 80 words. |
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Answer» A. TITLE: Khadi—From Khaddar to Fashion NOTES : 1. History of khadi : 1. nat’l fabric 2. made on spinning wheels 3. popularised by Gandhi 4. helped to discourage foreign clothes 5. considrd the fab. of rural, pol. people 6. khadi—a means of employ 2. Current standing of khadi : 1. sought by fashionistas 2. demand more than supp 3. Versatile fab : 1. warm in win Cool in summer 2. durable 3. betters on washn 4. attrac designs 4. Qualities of khadi cotton: 1. comes in many colors 2. has ventilation 3. kurtas-most popular Key to Abbreviations natinl : national attrac : attractive washn : washing win : winter supp : supply fab : fabric employ : employment B. SUMMARY Khadi is India’s national fabric. Popularized by Gandhi it is made on spinning wheels and was intended to discourage use of foreign clothes. Before independence it was seen as the fabric of the rural people and political class. Today it is popular in the fashion world and its demand exceeds the supply. Khadi cotton is cool in summers and warm in winters. It is durable, becomes better on washing and comes in attractive designs and colours. It provides good ventilation. Cotton kurtas are the most popular. |
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