Swadeshi is a popular word which was at the center stage during the movement of an Indian nationalist. All Indians do not miss decorating themselves in indigenous organizations during Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti. The celebration of being indigenous and freedom begins at home.
Here, we have mentioned some useful tips to make your home indigenous which are as follows.
Khadi
Charkha and Khadi are synonymous with the movement of Indian Swadeshi. The natural color, long life, and rough texture make Khadi a very good material to use in bedsheets, pillow covers, curtains, and table runners. Thus, a combination of tri-colored bedsheets and curtains makes a good decoration option to give your home or room a national flavor.
Terracotta
Nowadays, terracotta provides a good alternative to the best artifacts and home decor items rather than taking these modern materials like metal, plastic etc. Many clay artifacts provide a very unique Indian touch to your home and are also environmentally friendly. Pottery, house tiles, diyas and lamps made of clay will give that very traditional Indian flavor to your living room and kitchen.
Bamboo
Nowadays, bamboo is used to manufacture furniture and any other items in rural and semi-urban areas of India. However, the Bamboo is very lightweight, table and chair, bed (charpoy) made of Bamboo can hold a very heavyweight. Bamboo furniture reduces the cost incurred on plastic and iron furniture and gives your home a traditional look.
Jute
Typically, jute was gained mainstream popularity in the West Bengal area during the independence movement. It is a swadeshi material readily available in India. Nowadays, jute becomes available at a very low cost. Also, jute is a good item to make furnishings and carpets in India.
The above-mentioned items help us to remember our nation as well as fill a particular need without influencing the earth.