Our Grandmothers Knew How To Save—And They Did It in Gold

Our Grandmothers Knew How To Save—And They Did It in Gold

The word dowry often conjures up grim images—stories of in-laws harassing newly married brides, relentless demands for more gifts, and even horrific dowry deaths. We’ve all heard these tales, each one more devastating than the last. But it makes me wonder: was this always the purpose of dowry? What was it meant to be, before it became a tool of control? Our ancestors, with foresight and care, gave jewellery, money, household items, and sometimes…

A reflection on the beauty products of all life that can be allowed not to be in networks because nostalgia and history play in their favor