Mom in a sky blue Maheshwari with self print. Loved the colour the moment we laid eyes on it. I have a similar suit material also picked up from the same crafts exhibition. Although bought many years ago, this was worn recently to celebrate my grandfather’s 100th year and his achievements and work within the community, for which he was honoured.

Also in pic are my aunt and cousin, resplendent in their beautiful sarees. I was appointed to render a speech about my granddad and managed to deliver it in Konkani, which at one point of time might have been most amusing to many  I did so wish to wear a saree on the occassion but…ah well… everyone else was wearing one anyway