Workers in the Indian city of Meerut toil away in dangerous workshops to make a simple household item: scissors. But the centuries old industry is struggling to survive because cheaper scissors from China are flooding the market.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:16 – Forging Scissor Blades
02:32 – Making Handle Casts
03:17 – Pouring Molten Brass
04:08 – Conditions In The Furnace
04:30 – Health Risks For Meerut Workers
04:46 – Breaking Apart Scissor Sides
05:45 – Sharpening The Blades
06:50 – A Superior Product In India
07:20 – Meerut’s Ancient Craft
08:06 – Fierce Competition From China
09:16 – Finishing And Packaging Scissors
09:43 – A Harsh Life For Workers
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