khaddar
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- noun
- /kəˈdɑːr/
- Indian
- The artisan demonstrated how khaddar is woven on a handloom.
Examples
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The khaddar fabric is very popular in rural India.
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Many traditional garments in India are made from khaddar for its comfort and breathability.
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During the movement for independence, wearing khaddar became a symbol of national pride.
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I bought a beautiful khaddar shirt last week.
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The artisan sold beautiful garments made from khaddar at the local market.
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She sewed a lovely dress using khaddar, celebrating traditional Indian textiles.
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His favorite summer shirt was made of lightweight khaddar, perfect for hot days.
Synonyms
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A rough cotton cloth made by hand in India
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word khaddar comes from India and the Hindi and Urdu word khaddar, which means 'handspun cotton cloth'. So khaddar is cloth made by hand from cotton, and that is why it was used for simple, traditional clothes and became a sign of pride in India.