India Post News service
SAN ANTONIO: A Texas based art-clothing company DiZurita withdrew leggings carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha within three hours of upset Hindus protesting, calling it “highly inappropriate”.
DiZurita’s founder-artist Giovanna DiZurita who was out of the country at the time, in an email to Rajan Zed, who spearheaded this protest, wrote: “It was never my intend to offend anyone rather share my art with a message full of love and positivity. I understand and respect your point of view, please accept my sincere apology. The merchandise has been removed as requested”.
The objectionable Ganesha Leggings, Ganesha Capri Leggings and Ganesha Leggings (child); priced at $55, $52 and $41 respectively; do not show up anymore on the company website.
Rajan is President of Universal Society of Hinduism. He thanked DiZurita and its founder-artist Giovanna for understanding the concerns of Hindu community which thought image of Lord Ganesha on such a product was highly insensitive.
“DiZurita Gallery offers custom original art work, prints on canvas, art clothing and accessories collection”. The collection of DiZurita brand, whose tagline is “Think with the Heart!”, “includes a vast variety of products such as apparel, accessories, canvas prints, custom apparel and home décor”. The purpose behind this brand is stated as: to allow everyone to become a masterpiece by wearing art.
