India: Climate Impact on Handmade Silk Manufacturing · Global Voices

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In India, the early heat wave now weakens the most refined textiles. From wild silks to the wools of Kashmir, these exceptional yarns depend on a precise climate balance to keep their shine. In Delhi, an exhibition recently brought together the promoters of these village know-how. Between the stands, the challenge is measured: to protect millennial production in the face of climate disruption.