Open Letter To Indian Designer In View Of Artisans' Contribution

Rage erupted by netizens over Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s collaboration with H&M due to expensiveness and cultural appropriation issues. However, collectively, 15 Indian crafts associations have sent an open letter to Mukherjee showing concern that though the clothing involves traditional craftsmanship, the artisans were benefitting in any way or not. “This was an incredible opportunity to position India’s design and craftsmanship on the global map,” the open letter stated.