This was a really authentic experience, we were given tea, talked about the processes in garment production, talked about Kashmir, and most importantly planted the seed for a relationship. These carpets are silk and done on a hand loom, some carpets taking as long as 3 or 4 years to make! I'm not an expert but I will say that I would take any one of these pieces over any mass produced good coming out of China. It is their family business, their livelihood, their craft, simply their heart and soul. I like the idea of being a customer of the heart, it lends itself to the human side of business.
KC
As more and more goods are produced in mass quantities the disconnect between producer and end user has widened. Increasingly price sensitive, consumers buying criteria has made a shift from quality to quantity. Bridging this gap is a major challenge in front of culturally invested producers that refuse to compromise the integrity of their goods in the face globalization. Consume Responsibly…be an active participant in the preservation of true craftsmanship.
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