In Indian culture, the saree is often misunderstood by the outside world as restrictive. But to Meera, watching her mother navigate the crowd, commanding respect and offering comfort, the saree was a garment of power. It was six yards of unstitched fabric that could be molded into a business attire, a bridal ensemble, or a daily uniform.
But the narrative was shifting. As the priest chanted the Sanskrit shlokas, Meera’s mind drifted to her friend, Priya.