The Italian government must step in.
There have been so many scandals involving the artisanat over there.
If one spends an incredible amount of money on a shirt or a pair of shoes for instance, One wants the quality reflected and the item completely made in Italy by Italian Artisans.
And forget about jewelry, another situation.
I believe that this type of savoir faire is going to be revalued and the future will be good for specialized trades.
It is a unique savoir faire and while it might be cheaper to buy Indian embroidery, it is not the same, Imo.
The clients have wisened up too. Especially since the considerable savings are not passed on to the end users.