Khadi is a brand that introduced handmade paper produced in India to artists and designers in London in the early 1980s. Over time, it expanded its collaboration with Indian papermakers to Nepal and Bhutan, and more than twenty years ago, it established its own paper mill in Karnataka (South India), bringing the majority of its production in-house.

The brand's most distinctive feature is that its papers are made from cotton rags leftover from the textile industry; this long-fiber raw material gives the paper its characteristic durability and texture. Khadi papers are produced with a neutral pH, meaning they are completely acid-free and suitable for archival work. Production is carried out with a sustainable approach through artisans employed from local villages and solar-powered facilities.

The collection includes 100% cotton handmade watercolor papers (rough texture) in various weights from 210 gsm to 1000 gsm, multi-purpose handmade sketchbooks bound in cotton cloth, as well as lokta (Nepal), mitsumata washi, and hemp papers native to the Himalayan region. While these Himalayan-origin papers are used for drawing, calligraphy, and printmaking, complementary craft materials such as hemp twine and rope are also part of the range. This variety appeals to both watercolor artists and practitioners working with mixed media and traditional paper crafts.

As one of the authorized dealers of Khadi in Turkey, Karin Sanat carries the brand's full product range. All products are sourced through official distributor channels with an original product guarantee and are offered both in our Fatih and Nişantaşı stores and through karinsanat.com.

You can examine the Khadi products below and contact us for assistance with choosing weight and texture.