"Walking to market,
I hold on tight
as shoppers jostle
and peddlers yell, selling
ripe mangoes, plump eggplants.
Laddoos and barfis
bursting with sweet spices
beg to be eaten."
The bold colors on the front cover and the love shown between grandmother and grandchild is a happy invitation to open this book and discover what is so special about Paati's saris. The child is taken by the stories that the saris tell. He hears them whisper their origin, and loves to wrap himself in the patterns and materials that bring such joy.
Each sari intrigues the child as the two make their way to get what they need. At the market, as they visit various venders to make their purchases, he clings tight to the pallu of the sari she is wearing. Always close, he feels safe with the sari in his hand. In her kitchen as they prepare for the upcoming celebration, Paati wears first one while working, and then another beautiful colorful sari for the party.
The following morning, after a refreshing sleep, the child tries one of the saris on with all of the jewelry his grandmother provides. As he races to the see his family, they also see him. Each sari is indeed a story ... from the life they share together.
The beauty of the saris is on full display in artwork created in gouache on watercolor board, with digital details. Each is stunning and worthy of the love the child feels for it. Psst! Don't miss the cat.
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