Birds are meant to fly from tree to tree and make nests, but are kept in small cages, which is equivalent to life imprisonment for them. Some people love to keep pets in their homes, and many of them also eat non-vegetarian food. Elephants are killed with poisoned arrows or food, and may take several days to die. The suffering that the mighty elephant has to go through is just to allow the unnecessary use of ivory to adorn the body or showcase. Since 1992 the Indian government has imposed a total ban on ivory trading, both African and Indian, for export or for internal use.
Artificial silk is available, and some leading sari shops sell artificial silk saris.
Shaving brushes are made from hair pulled out from a living pig. It is, therefore, up to you, the consumer to decide what you buy. It doesn't depend on the vendor. I have a question. Maybe some of you could help me with a dilemma that I occasionally find myself in.