Saaisha India weaves handmade breast prostheses for cancer survivors

Sreelakshmi Soman Mar 22, 2025 Community & Cultuure

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[{"selector":"#anim-a3716e85-ff17-4983-ab63-1dce91f7caf1 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(29.807692185166168%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Community & Culture These prosthetics, made using knitting or crochet techniques, are available in various sizes, primarily A to D, and are supplied in pairs for hygiene. Read the article

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[{"selector":"#anim-073900ad-1534-405d-9530-dc8f366f4b9b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(22.133267481586028%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Community & Culture The knitted version, called Bottoms Up Knocker, is made using double-point needles, while the crocheted version follows a contoured magic circle method. Read the article

[{"selector":"#anim-18431fc9-9f6f-4f9c-a476-2283a5fb2b00 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Community & Culture The time required to make a knocker varies based on the volunteer’s experience and age, but each one is made with care to provide comfort and dignity to breast cancer survivors. Read the article

[{"selector":"#anim-474359bf-40f5-409d-bd5d-8b4313148eaa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-36.52062110199047%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Community & Culture While Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have 85 volunteers and Karnataka has 56, Kerala has only six volunteers, forcing its team to function under the Tamil Nadu region. Read the article