Special occasion marks a special saree, so I wore my pure silk kanjivaram with seven wonders of the world woven in border and pallu, this to me is no less than an eighth wonder of the world... to weave seven wonders in thread by skillful hands is magic. Teamed it with my favorite wonder of the world - Wah Taj! I know the pic doesnt do any justice at all, and I am not good at posing either, so feeling terrible about the injustice. This saree is perfect for an indoor and choreographed photoshoot, alas I never get a chance to do that! Wish I were a saree model. Sharmistha Deb, Ma is in her authentic kantha stitch saree, something that never goes wrong! We enjoyed being a part of "one of the firsts", wishing many more to come. I had been meaning to write, but couldn't. I understand that our culture is all about respecting elders etc. But recently I am guilty. When people look at ma as an individual they completely understand she is young and definitely a respectable and charismatic lady. She's Mrs. Deb then. The moment I (or hubby) enter the scene immediately she becomes "aunty" , "mashi" even those that are her own age (those that have witnessed late marriage, late kids etc) call her aunty. Well, shouldn't they know that just by calling her aunty neither she becomes old, nor do they become young. Ma doesn't mind, I do. She says that's a side effect of early marriage! Recently a gentleman of her age addressed her aunty, I immediately retorted "ma is young, perhaps younger than you!". I thought if I was rude, but then he was too. Isnt it a better idea to ask her how she likes to be addressed? Maybe Mrs. Deb, maybe Sharmistha, whatever ! I know this could happen to many others we know closely too, I know its tiring to correct each one, I know they should know better. I know, right?
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