The Marasim organisation in New York cooperates with local craftspeople for crochet production, which was introduced here in the nineteenth century, apparently by Christian, Western missionaries.
Wikipedia entry for Narsapur (accessed 15 September 2021).
See also Maria Mies, The Lace Makers of Narsapur. Indian Housewves Produce for the World Market. 1982. Second print 2021, Spinifex Print.
WV, 15 September 2021