Neiman Marcus stops selling cuff links in the likeness of Hindu religion’s Lord Ganesha
In Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshipped as god of wisdom and remover of obstacles and is invoked before the beginning of any major undertaking.
Upset Hindus are urging Dallas-based Neiman Marcus to immediately withdraw Hindu deity Ganesha shaped cufflinks, calling it highly inappropriate.
Something sacred may also be beautiful, but sometimes that leads makers of fashion and artwork to unwittingly cross cultural lines.
A pair of $940 sterling silver, hand-painted men’s cuff links depicting the Hindu faith’s Lord Ganesha at Neiman Marcus put a spotlight on a revered deity whose likeness has sneaked into commercialism a few times.