1. Mahatma Gandhi made spinning on the charkha and the daily use of khadi cloth made from handspun yarn, very powerful symbol. These were not only symbols of self-reliance but also of resistance to the use of British mill-made cloth.

    Mahatma Gandhi made spinning on the charkha and the daily use of khadi cloth made from handspun yarn, very powerful symbol. These were not only symbols of self-reliance but also of resistance to the use of British mill-made cloth.

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  2. Use of khadi was made a patriotic duty. It was a symbol of nationalism, the rough homespun was glorified in songs and poems to popularize it.

    Use of khadi was made a patriotic duty. It was a symbol of nationalism, the rough homespun was glorified in songs and poems to popularize it.

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  3. The Parsi style of wearing the sari pinned to the left shoulder with a brooch and worn with blouse and shoes. Since it was quickly, adopted by Brahmo Samaj women, it came to known as Brahmika Sari.

    The Parsi style of wearing the sari pinned to the left shoulder with a brooch and worn with blouse and shoes. Since it was quickly, adopted by Brahmo Samaj women, it came to known as Brahmika Sari.

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  4. He suggested that instead of combining Indian and European dress, India's national dress should combine elements of Hindu and Muslim chess. Drees Chapkan (a long buttoned coat) was considered most suitable dress for men.

    He suggested that instead of combining Indian and European dress, India’s national dress should combine elements of Hindu and Muslim chess. Drees Chapkan (a long buttoned coat) was considered most suitable dress for men.

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