Originally Posted by Kehoeta
Having spent time in India - couple of things came to mind.... They decorate all cars - part of the culture... It pleases the gods.
Gold is a type of status measure. Even when you go to the jewelry store, they sell the necklaces etc by weight. I overheard several conversations between Indian people where status was defined by amount of gold owned.
Much of the decorations in India are Persian based.. buildings, fabric and rugs etc... Beautiful.
While it may appear to be a waste to us, I'm sure there are many people there that are thinking it is lovely.
The problem of the poor in India wouldn't be solved by the $$ put into this car - and Tata - the manufacturer has extensive programs to train, educate and employ the underprivledged in India.
Thank you!!! I was hoping for an intelligent reply to all of the statements about this being a waste because of all of the poverty and starving children in India. There is poverty and starvation all over the world including the good old USA. Should we all give up our art--be it our quilting, painting, gardening or whatever it is that we spend money on to create something beautiful? While it isn't my cup of tea, I appreciate the art of it.