Silken Splendours - 2005 Crossing the Threshold

摘要

Silk, the queen of textiles, has been the undisputed fashion statement for centuries. The ubiquitous emblem of fashionable fashion in the world of haute couture! The temptations, magic & aura of silk has held spell bound the rich and mighty for centuries. When it comes to expressing a personal statement nothing does it better than silk. This magical fibre has adorned the rich Indian heritage and has immensely contributed to socio-economic fabric of the subcontinent. The symphony of the Indian silk industry is orchestrated by six million people and is powered by more than two and half lakh handlooms and one lakh power looms. The intricate structure of the industry both contradicts and compliments with players - rich & poor, big & small, men & women, outdated equipments & modern technology all jostling and rubbing shoulders in the process of silk evolution. The mysterious worm, in the process of spinning, sets a defining pace resulting in millions of yards of fabric in myriad hues and magical colours.