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I love the story(stories?) that can be weaved from this scene-a myriad possibilities. The name that immediately popped into my head when I chanced upon this Needle N Thread kit on one of my visits to India was Kamala-Vimala. The second image is a rangoli version of the same wherein I had to memorize the scene and reproduce at a Rangoli competition some months ago.
The two women could be sisters, could be sisters-in-law, could be friends.........so got story? got name?
Anyone that can come up with a short story(maybe a small explanation for this scene) and names for the two women, please include them in the comments section.
Spread the word and let the stories begin!
Update(as of 30th March) : Is it pessimism or is it the body language like drooping shoulders and the posture? Everyone seems to have a sad story- some about parting, some about life's inevitable burdens even some about nostalgia.
I guess one can never tell for sure, regardless of what we weave, I conclude its a very thought-provoking piece- agree?
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Sunday, March 25, 2007Posted by Altoid at 7:23 AM
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5 mint(s) of wisdom:
The two of them are friends engaged to be married and they are dreaming of a future that includes their friendship.They promise to remain in touch come what may.They are discussing what they expect from life-their ideals, hopes and aspirations.
Call me an incorrigible pessimist , but this is what struck me when you bought the stitch kit.
That the lady in purple (Vimala) is extremely unhappy about something that happened that day , hence the meeting with Kamala on the sea shore , she looks on hopelessly at the approaching waves ,"Any more unforeseen sadness coming my way?"
Kamala looks on , silently at the same waves , as she sits beside her childhood friend and companion.
The Chiclet
Perhaps just the die-hard romantic duelling with the ever-present realist in me. The scene smacks of sadness and grief (bowed head on the purple figure) and stoicism (upright, squared shoulders on the yellow figure).
Methinks yellow is elder and purple is younger. Must be siblings or family (mother daughter?) seeing an imminent separation in sight.
The optimist in me thinks this must be caused by physical separation. Perhaps Ms. Purple is headed abroad and is sad to leave her family behind -- while Ms. Yellow says staunchly 'Tis all for the best. You are going to a better life, and I am happy for it.'
The pessimist in me thinks this is a precursor to a deeper separation. Perhaps Ms. Yellow has discovered an inoperable illness and has just disclosed her condition to Ms. Purple who is now shaken by the news. Ms. Yellow (as is her wont to do) forgets her own fears in her need to assuage Ms. Purple's grief.
Yep. Must be siblings or mother-daughter.
It is a nostalgia session obviously a lot of do you remember do you remember......
Kamakshi , why were we so eager to get married .. what has it brought us but worry and mothers in law? A tear rolling down Meenakshi's cheek... a little bit of "the road not taken" If only I had put my foot down and taken up that job......If if if.... obviously not a good picture to see when you are already into manic depression stage 2....
Two sisters, have been living all ther lives in adjacent houses in the same city. Now its time for one of them to move to a different place.
They are sad about the fact that they can no longer spend time with each other.
[Generally I guess showing the back in pictures portrays sadness? It they were happy, the portrait would have been one with two smiley faces.. Just my thoughts]
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