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BRAIDED NARRATIVES
a community for women to engage with identities through internalised narratives
No matter the type
Our hair is our identity
Not just a collection of dead cells
Our hair is a living repository of stories
A symbol of beauty
A reminder of pain
A weapon for the beast
A prayer to the divine
No matter the story
Our hair is our guide
THE MEMORY
A chaotic morning before school, the Sunday oil champi, or the holiday ritual of braiding each other’s hair, they all bring to mind a familiar sight of mirrors, the feel of a comb, the scent of herbs and oils, and a relaxing head massage!
All those times, it was never just about the hair, was it? Those minutes were filled with lessons for life, offered in the form of stories passed down through generations. From our grandmothers to our mothers and then to us.
If we were to pause and think of all that was woven into our being with each braid, we'd probably need a circle of sisters around to untangle and discover the lessons absorbed in each one. Lessons that influenced our relationship with not only our hair, but also our bodies, and our sense of self.
Untamed, unruly curls or the long, luscious braids, our hair has been a witness to our life story, an extension of our personalities.
WHO IS OFFERING THIS SPACE?
Arushi Bradu
Reverie Psychotherapy Studio
It came into being as a space for those who have often felt that they do not fit into other spaces. It acknowledges the experience of being outside conventional norms, and offers a place where that difference is explored with curiosity. As the name suggests, Reverie encourages a wandering into the expanse of one’s own mind and finding a sense of purpose that feels authentic and self-defined.
Shama Parkhe
Free Stree
Motivated by lifelong and embodied inquiry into intersectional patriarchy and inspired by women from across communities, FreeStree is born to transcend internalised and systemic oppression by co-creating regenerative, nourishing communities for women to engage in reparative practices, heal with nature, and inspire collective liberation of all life.