The Memory of Hands By Reshma Baig

ISBN: 9781889720272

Author: Reshma Baig

Binding: Softcover

Pages: 224

Size: 5.8 x 8.3 inches

Publication Year: 1998

Description

About This Book:

Reshma Baig's "The Memory of Hands" is a poetic and evocative exploration of the intricate tapestry of life woven through the craft of henna. Baig takes readers on a journey through the past in this intriguing book, capturing the spirit of ethnic customs, love, sorrow, and the ageless beauty expressed via henna-adorned hands. Baig asks readers to dig into the memory hidden in the hands, where stories emerge, emotions are inscribed, and the art of henna becomes a living monument to the depth of human experience, through her lyrical lyrics.
Patterns in Motion
Baig weaves lyrics that highlight the beautiful designs of henna, and the story begins with a dance of patterns. Readers are transported to a place where the hands become a painting, each stroke revealing a story of tradition, lineage, and the timeless beauty of decoration through vivid imagery and poetic words.
The Embrace of Love
Baig delves into the subject of love, exploring the delicate traces of passion and connection left by the henna art. The poems in this volume depict emotional experiences, celebration rituals, and intimate gestures of love that adorn the hands and resound down the halls of memory.
Echoes of the Past
"The Memory of Hands" explores the touching theme of fading echoes, portraying the bittersweet spirit of loss and nostalgia. Baig's lyrics highlight the fleeting essence of life, where henna becomes a silent witness to the passage of time, retaining the echoes of fleeting moments.