Indian subcontinent is rich in cotton production and its evolution dates back from 5-10 million years ago. The cotton used to be of high quality that were mostly short staple and were grown without using of any harmful chemicals like pesticides or insecticides. The maintenance of such a crop was naturally done by the cotton growers. The part of cotton which was used for spinning and weaving produced high quality of cloth which were achieved with the expertise of the artisans of India. Indians did mastery in pre-loom activities, spinning and weaving. Such art got destroyed with the introduction of American Cotton in India. The British government forced the Indian cotton growers to shift into the farming of their cotton which affected the livelihoods of the farmers. Later, the setting up of mill industries which were designed for spinning and weaving of American Cotton that restricted the growth of Indian Indigenous Variety Cotton.

Today Indigenous Variety Cotton is referred to Gossypium Arboreum, a short staple which is grown in India. It is absolutely chemical free and environment friendly cotton yarn that is used to weave fabrics. The nature of this cotton is of high quality which produces good quality products which is skin friendly and breathable. It also helps in the proper perspiration on the body. Indigenous Variety Cotton (also called Desi Cotton) shows tolerance to drought and pests. It is also called as rainfed cotton and plays an important role in climate change.