"One can not only make anarkali, ghagras, but also gowns. From tie-and-dye to embroidery, block printing, aztec, and indigo prints -- anything is possible on khadi. It is much cheaper and longer lasting compared to other fabrics," he added.

Other popular designers who are using handspun fabric are Wendell Rodricks, Ritu Kumar, Sabyasaachi Mukherjee, Rahul Mishra and Anand Kabra. Mishra says he showcased his "khadi collection in various forms like jumpsuits, skirts, tunics and trousers and, trust me, I can easily make lingerie and bustiers in khadi fabrics; so the designs are aplenty". Khadi is not restricted to clothing; it has found space in other sectors too, like footwear.

Designer Swati Mehrotra of the brand Swati Modo makes shoes with khadi. "We create textures on plain khadi-like weave. And then use in boots especially in menswear," she said. Archana Shah, founder of Bandhej, known for using handcrafted fabric, says: "Khadi is eco-friendly and can offer a sustainable livelihood to a large number of weavers."

A simple cotton khadi fabric is available between the price range of Rs.34 and Rs.82 per metre, but for a designer scarf one may have to shell out about Rs.4,000.