Taneira’s Traceable Weaves: Revolution or Corporate Land Grab in India’s Handloom Industry?
Every year on National Handloom Day, India’s streets, social media, and shopping malls are flooded with “heritage” posts and “tradition” campaigns. Politicians pose in handloom shawls, celebrities post in “handmade” saris, and brands churn out emotional ads about “empowering artisans.” But let’s rip the wrapping off the truth—more than two-thirds of what is sold as […]