Malkha cloth is made near the cotton fields, by hand and with natural dyes, reducing strain on the environment and putting primary producers in control. The result is gorgeous; here you can pick up fabric, saris, dupattas (long scarves; from ₹1200) and kurtas at fair prices.
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