Dias’ daughter, Eshita Queenal Dias, is the resident vestment maker since 2010. “Traditionally, we would stitch everything required for church use right from Albs, chasubles to processional banners, ceremonial veils, and so on. However, as of today, we only stitch cassocks,” she adds. However, like most other Goan businesses, the Dias family establishment also faces a labour shortage problem today. “When there is work, labour isn’t available and when there isn’t any, there is plenty of labour,” says Eudes.

Source: The Herald January 28, 2024 20:05 UTC