Weaving Tradition: A Wedding Gown Made of Human Hair

Mr. A. L. Kishore Kumar, a third-generation Indian hair trader, proudly displays a photograph in his office featuring himself seated on an ornate golden wedding throne. In the image, he wears a gown and scarf woven entirely from human hair. The tailored achkan is crafted from Indian temple hair that has been bleached and dyed a pale golden blond. The fabric, resembling raw silk floss, is adorned with red and gold sequins. Kumar advocates for the use of human hair in textiles, stating that it provides excellent protection against heat and cold without side effects. He questions why people choose animal hair when human hair offers a natural and sustainable alternative.