Understanding the Fabric
The story of pure Indian Khadi — spun by human hand, woven at human pace.
Itbeginswiththecloth.
Before a Sum piece takes shape, there's a fabric, a place and the people behind it.
Our journey begins with Khadi cotton from Madhya Pradesh — handspun, handwoven and full of character.
RootedinMadhyaPradesh.
We're beginning our textile journey close to home, exploring the craft, people and processes behind Khadi cotton.
Madebyhand,threadbythread.
Khadi is a textile made from handspun yarn and handwoven on a loom.
The process gives the fabric its characteristic texture and natural variations — small reminders of the human hands behind it.
Comfortyoucanfeel.
We love Khadi for its natural texture, breathability and the way cotton Khadi can soften with use and washing.
It doesn't have to look perfectly uniform to be beautiful. And that's part of what makes it special.
Anoldcraft.Aplaceintoday'swardrobe.
Traditional fabric doesn't have to mean traditional clothing.
At Sum, we bring Khadi into contemporary silhouettes, with practical details and easy fits for the lives women lead today.
Knowthecloth.Makeityours.
There's more to discover behind every textile. Follow our visits, learnings and conversations in the Sum Journal.