homespun

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Long processions of women, many of them bearing a takli or spindle to honour Gandhi's commitment to homespun khadi cloth, take over Bombay's streets, quite literally pushing men to the very margins.

From BBC

Drawing from a diverse but related mélange of influences that span Midwest emo, abstracted post-rock, minimalist classical composition and homespun folk, Caroline pairs lush instrumentation with simple lyrics.

From Washington Post

Now, after a year of combat, many of these homespun groups of volunteers are fighting with themselves and undermining the war effort.

From New York Times

As the chairman of Intel, Moore guided the company with a homespun demeanor and the spirit of a Las Vegas gambler.

From Los Angeles Times

Volunteers, supported by homespun “Levee Festivals,” made 15 trips to Washington, D.C., knocking on doors in Congress to win the hearts of political heavyweights such as Sen. Dianne Feinstein, former Sen. Barbara Boxer and others.

From Seattle Times