Dreams ripped at the seams: India's 'invisible' home garment workers exploited by fashion brands

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CHENNAI, INDIA (REUTERS) - Each night after her children finally go to sleep, Ms Mehala Sekar spends hours at her home in south India, sewing, cutting and checking clothing given to her by a garment factory contractor.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

 

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