Sarees priced up to 300,000 rupees yield only 10,000 for the weaver; these women from Kaithun are achieving remarkable feats without formal degrees.
In Kaithoon, Rajasthan, women weave the renowned Kota Doria sarees without any formal training. While these sarees fetch prices of up to 300,000 rupees in the market, the weavers receive only 10,000 rupees for a month of meticulous labour.