Interview translation with ATS on the Shu Trade in Garam Chashma

This interview translation in English, conducted in Garam Chashma town, features a seasoned trader discussing the evolution of the Shu trade. The conversation covers traditional practices, from home based weaving, carding, and full-scale production to the historic role of Shu in community livelihoods and education. The trader reflects on how trade once enriched families and communities, the transition from handmade to MAKhine-based components, and how market dynamics like cash versus commodity exchanges have affected Shu quality and profitability.