The Henna Artist

by

Alka Joshi

Cotton Bark Sachets

In The Henna Artist, cotton bark sachets represent independence, both for India as a nation and for the women within it. Throughout the story, henna artist Lakshmi Shastri runs a secret side business: she makes…

read analysis of Cotton Bark Sachets

Lakshmi’s Terrazzo Floor

For Lakshmi Shastri, her beautiful terrazzo floor symbolizes the importance of separating art from ownership. For years, Lakshmi has aspired to one thing: to design and build her own beautiful Jaipur residence, complete with…

read analysis of Lakshmi’s Terrazzo Floor