Sourcing Without Soul: Why Luxury Without Craftsmanship Is Just Expensive Fast Fashion
Luxury craftsmanship stands at a critical crossroads as the global personal luxury goods market has lost approximately 50 million consumers in 2024. Despite this downturn, true artisanal work continues to command value — a stark example being the handmade textile creations that required 320 artisans and over 200,000 hours to complete. The contrast is particularly evident in India, where textiles represent the second-highest employment sector in the country, with hand embroidery forming a specialized subsector
