Always curious.
Now, crocheting.
My mother has been quietly making things her whole life. This little shop is the newest chapter.
These days, her curiosity takes the shape of flowers, colourful bags and tiny things for little ones. Each is made by her, one piece at a time.
माँ, ye aapke liye
Chapter 01A childhood always in motion
Her story begins in a small town in Uttar Pradesh, where she grew up between an older and a younger sibling. My Nana's government job meant the family moved every couple of years. A new town brought a new school, new friends, and another round of getting to know everyone. Moving, settling in and starting again became a familiar part of her childhood.
Chapter 02There was always more to learn
Through all those moves, my Nani kept encouraging her to study. My Nana, gentle and full of knowledge, shared that belief in learning. She went on to study economics, then completed her master's and a B.Ed. Later, she spent a year studying fashion design, following her curiosity in a different direction. Nani and Nana are no longer with us, but when I look at how readily she takes up something new, I can see a little of what they passed on to her.
Chapter 03The life they made together
She married my father at twenty-two, and a few years later I joined the family. Over the years, they have made a life together with plenty of room for the things they enjoy. There is her yoga, their exercise, a book to get into and the daily sudoku to finish. And at least twice a year, they leave those familiar routines behind for a while, pack their bags and set off somewhere new.
Chapter 04And now, the yarn
These days, crochet has found a place alongside all of that. She spends time with a hook and yarn, working her way through a bag, a flower or something for a little one. The pieces you see here have come out of those hours. I wanted to give them a place beyond our home, so I made this shop for her. She gets to keep doing something she enjoys, and what she earns goes towards the next trip with Dad.
This winter, Meghalaya.
The stitches are saving up for a trip with Dad. If something here finds its way to you, it carries a little of her joy, and helps them make a few new memories.
See what she has made