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Long processions of women, many of them bearing a takli or spindle to honour Gandhi's commitment to homespun khadi cloth, take over Bombay's streets, quite literally pushing men to the very margins.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Each received a shawl made of khadi, a handspun fabric that was promoted by Gandhi during India’s independence movement against the British.

From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2023

Take the simple topi hat, a khadi cloth envelope style popular during India’s fight for self-rule.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

The followers of Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi caps and khadi shirts.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2020

I pictured him, in his customary white khadi bush shirt and pants, wearing a self-righteous expression on his face.

From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various