The banned slippers

[morrow]

Converse are the maker of some classic footwear , they're most famous for the  ubiquitous Chuck Taylor athletic shoe. Some years back they did a series of shoes to honour Jimi Hendrix and did a shoe with the Axis Bold As Love graphics. Some Hindus found the shoe offensive , and it was recalled.
Today they fetch over $600 Cdn.
Image from the net

[Dave W]

Converse are the maker of some classic footwear , they're most famous for the  ubiquitous Chuck Taylor athletic shoe. Some years back they did a series of shoes to honour Jimi Hendrix and did a shoe with the Axis Bold As Love graphics. Some Hindus found the shoe offensive , and it was recalled.
Today they fetch over $600 Cdn.
Image from the net

Do you know why it was consdered offensive? I don't know the imagery.

[doombass]

Probably because Mr Hendrix is portrayed as a Hindu god.

[Basvarken]

It appears Hindu have equally as little sense of humor as Muslims.

[morrow]

I'm sure they had no idea who Mr Hendrix was.

[Basvarken]

and they are cultural barbarians to boot! 

[uwe]

Look at that ole Dutch colonialist denigrating - as usual - Asians! 

I think those Hendrix Chucks look cool and so - Holy Cow! - does Shiva!

[Basvarken]

Look at that ole Dutch colonialist denigrating - as usual - Asians! 

Not just Asians, Uwe.