I cannot express enough the concern that we at Addison/Dicus have had about the earthquake in Nepal. We have done business there for at least 20 years. I have visited there more times than I can count. Of course the Addison/Dicus staff and I have many friends in Nepal that we are concerned about and are doing what we can to help out.
Some Good News
The good news is that the rug manufacturing sector in Nepal seems to be largely intact. Friends on the ground report that there should be little disruption to our supply chains. However, I suspect that there are going to be logistical problems as the transportation system is going to be impaired by damage and the need for moving relief supplies in the near term.
That said, we know that many of our weavers are homeless.
That said, we know that many of our weavers are homeless.
The Nepalese work hard, are honest and in the finest Budhist tradition, genuinely care for others more than themselves. We believe they deserve our help.
How to Help
The Addison/Dicus Company, after investigating many avenues of aid, has made a contribution to The Phoenix Fund for Nepal Relief, a 501c(3) set up by folks in the rug importing business who know their way around the country and can identify the most productive use of the funds. We trust them to optimally employ our resources. You can too. Click here to make a contribution through PayPal.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you can help out, please do. Our craft goes back for millenia. It deserves our help in this time of need.
Very truly yours,
Gary Dicus
President
Addison/Dicus