10-22-2009, 05:38 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->On the demise of the Benarasi Sari:<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
They started using substandard threads. Lot of women are allergic to new kind of thread. Quality is really bad now.
and another tit-bit
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Varanasi, June 22.(ANI): No doubt, Indians mind are sharp. It might be a shock for many, but it is true. Millions of condoms are distributed free in India to combat AIDS and a soaring population, most of which are for commercial purposes. <b>The saree weavers in Varanasi are taking advantage of the free distribution and have made the contraceptives a viatal part of their garment production. The lubricated condoms having soft edges, speed up the weaving and prevent the yarn from snapping, making handlooms work much easier</b>. This is not the first time that condoms have been misused in India. Villagers use them to carry water, waterproofing ceilings, mixed with tar and concrete to give smooth finish to roads. BG<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
They started using substandard threads. Lot of women are allergic to new kind of thread. Quality is really bad now.
and another tit-bit
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Varanasi, June 22.(ANI): No doubt, Indians mind are sharp. It might be a shock for many, but it is true. Millions of condoms are distributed free in India to combat AIDS and a soaring population, most of which are for commercial purposes. <b>The saree weavers in Varanasi are taking advantage of the free distribution and have made the contraceptives a viatal part of their garment production. The lubricated condoms having soft edges, speed up the weaving and prevent the yarn from snapping, making handlooms work much easier</b>. This is not the first time that condoms have been misused in India. Villagers use them to carry water, waterproofing ceilings, mixed with tar and concrete to give smooth finish to roads. BG<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->