Etsy discards Lord Ganesh flip-flops |
An Indian American activist group that has achieved some success in the past in convincing online retailers like Amazon and Wayfair to withdraw products carrying the image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh, has now persuaded Brooklyn, New York-based e-commerce company Etsy, Inc., to do the same.Etsy, Inc. withdrew flip-flops carrying an image of Lord Ganesh from its website in less than six hours after the advocacy group of Indian American Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate.” The Ganesh flip-flops, earlier selling for $25 at Etsy.com, do not show up anymore. The item description of the flip-flops stated: “Traditionally, Ganesh is thought to provide prosperity, fortune and success. He is the Lord of Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles of both material & spiritual kinds… Stand out from the crowd in these cute flip flops!” according to a press release.
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