"Neha, who had told her family that she would visit a cloth shop in Lal Kuan area, was told to return home immediately. Once home at Chipiyana village, she had a heated argument with her family.

We've spent years testing different clothing brands in order to find a ... industry that has traditionally relied upon markups. We shop here primarily for basics that are above-average in quality ...

“[Customers] have an opportunity to buy fabric and things while they're there,” Saxton said. “We've got a particular quilt that they can buy a little bit of each of the quilts at each of the shops.” ...

Get to know the exciting handloom industry of Kolkata with live weaving demonstrations visitors can watch. This piece delves ...