Shubh Deepavali · शुभ दीपावली

Santosh Daiya

संतोष · contentment

Grace in every saree, a namaste for every guest, and a laugh you can hear from the next room.

Dhanteras gold

Scratch the gold coins

Each coin hides one of her evenings. Rub it with your finger.

Santosh in a sea-green saree with silver beadwork — Silver on sea-greenBeadwork that catches every light

Santosh in a red and gold paisley saree — Kumkum and goldMehendi hands, paisley pallu

Santosh in an ivory saree with an emerald necklace — Ivory and emeraldQuiet, polished, impossible to miss

Rangoli at her door

Draw a rangoli

Trace with one finger. Every stroke repeats around the circle.

Festive evenings

Dressed for every occasion

Santosh in an embroidered ivory saree in front of a wall of roses — Ivory and emeraldFine embroidery, an emerald set, a jewelled potli.

Santosh in a red and gold saree — Kumkum and goldRed paisley, gold choker, fresh mehendi.

Santosh in a sea-green beaded saree — Silver on sea-greenBeadwork that sparkles under every light.

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