Mumbai, India
Textiles being produced in the slum village of Baigan Wadi, a Muslim community.
Kaisar was manufacturing sleeping rugs called dari or kalin alone in a small room. He will make up to 10 rugs oer day day and is paid 150 rupees per day. The rugs are then sent to a wholesaler or dealer and then to a retailer who sells them locally in the market. They sell for 300 rupees in the market. They are primarily used by the poor who do not have beds to sleep in.
Saris, blouses and skirts made for the intention of a wedding or fancy occasion. Diraj is the owner of the company who will hand make a pattern for the workers to follow. www.kaalasagar.com.
These products are made by the most poor and used by the most rich.
