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Tibetan Sweater Sellers Wrap up Another Difficult Season: Discussion with TRTA President Sonam Topgyal

Since the 1970s–80s, thousands of Tibetans in India have travelled each winter to around 235 cities across 21 states to sell sweaters, a livelihood central to the exile community. As this season ends, traders are packing up and returning to their settlements.
In recent years, the business has grown increasingly difficult due to shorter winters, changing weather patterns, and shifting consumer habits, including online shopping. Many traders had hoped this winter would bring better sales, but reports from across India suggest otherwise. While a few markets saw modest improvement, overall sales remained below expectations.
To understand the situation, we spoke with Mr. Sonam Topgyal, President of the Tibetan Refugee Traders’ Association (TRTA), about this year’s business, key challenges, and the future of the winter sweater trade.

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