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09/23/2007: "Fashion chain recalls Hindu swastika handbags"

Zara, owned by the world's second largest fashion retailer Inditex, said it did not know the 39 pound ($78) handbag had green swastikas on its corners.

The bags were made by a supplier in India and inspired by commonly used Hindu symbols, which include the swastika. The original design approved by Zara did not have swastikas on it, Inditex said.

[ But wait, that's culturally insensitive to Hindus... but if we don't, it's culturally insensitive to Jews and minorities... so what do we do? There is no right answer, unless of course we chuck out cultural sensitivity and get back to reality. ]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070921/od_nm/zara_swastikas_dc