Thank you so much for the awesome links and information. I'm working on Chapter 20 and funeral customs and rituals, thinking about the prevalence of white garments in different religious traditions. I remember reading of Gandhiji's spinning and loincloth -- the importance of these things to his message. Of course, "Buy American" is an important political slogan here as well, with politicians driving American cars and buying clothes from American designers. Thanks so much for weighing in. It is lovely to hear from you.