Recently while organizing my book shelf, I found a lovely old handwritten letter pressed between
the pages of a book. The letter was from a Nepali friend and belongs to a time when I and my
the pages of a book. The letter was from a Nepali friend and belongs to a time when I and my
friends corresponded the old fashioned way.
Even to this day, the beauty of it is not lost on me.
Even to this day, the beauty of it is not lost on me.
The feel of ink on paper, the stories that lie awaiting to be shared and the love that’s tenderly
wrapped within those pages to be transported across thousands of miles...
wrapped within those pages to be transported across thousands of miles...
simply romantic!
The very touch of them makes me nostalgic. I love how much emotion handwritten letters hold
in their folds. Although I appreciate the many benefits of today’s instant mailing service via e-mails,
I yearn for the magic of handwritten correspondence.
in their folds. Although I appreciate the many benefits of today’s instant mailing service via e-mails,
I yearn for the magic of handwritten correspondence.
Don’t you?
'More than kisses, letters mingle souls'
John Dickens
Nirmala, I think that this series is so romantic! Looking at all the green leaves, notebook and handwritten letters make me wanna go back to those days when I too used to write such letters, when I did not have a mobile or a telephone to communicate with my near and dear ones. I used to wait for letters to come everyday, because unlike Emails of today, at that time, I did not know when would the letters arrive and so the guessing game and waiting game went on and it was such an exciting wait !
ReplyDeleteWhat attracted my attention are two things in the picture- the steel glass full of green leaves and twigs ( and the fallen leaves and flowers lying beside the letter) and that handmade notebook/ journal. I decorated my stainless steel glass with similar leaves sometime back !
The notebook is handmade, I believe. That is a bay leaf right ? Whatever leaf it is, the color of the dry leaf and the color of the lace matches perfectly. I love your selection and use of mild colors in your creation, the colors that you chose to decorate the journal is so soothing. The addition of buttons is quite unique too.
The way you have composed the shot, shooting from different angles , gave an added charm to the photos.
Really, the shots reminded me of long forgotten days of handwritten letters...
Sanghamitra, I'm glad my captures could take you back in time to those precious good old days, where each letter from a dear one was not just read but truly cherished.
DeleteThe aluminum glass, holding those bunch of leaves [from my neighbor's garden hedge. love its 'green'], I'd serendipitously found perched on a cupboard in a textile shop in old Nashik. There were 3 in total and NOT for sale. But seeing my instant love for them, the kind shopkeeper gave it to me for Rs.5 each. Providential, isn't it!!!
And yes, the journal cover design is handmade with bay leaf [you're right :)], sea shell buttons and lace ribbon dyed in coffee for a matching color!
It's nice to share these things with someone who has a keen eye for beauty and handmade loveliness!
It is the feeling of holding the paper in your hand and reading, so different than a computer!
ReplyDeleteStill praying for Charu, hope she is doing well,
Elise
So true Elise. Holding a letter in your hands while reading through them awakens another of our senses... Touch! making it even more special.
DeleteWe're all still praying for Charu too. Since I do not have any direct means of learning about her well being, I'm relying on a common friend and this facebook page [http://www.facebook.com/JusticeForCharuAndVikrant], where her friends share updates on her progress. Its been quite sometime that they posted last and as of now she's still in the ICU and depended on the ventilator. Doctors believe her progress within the coming weeks will give a clear picture of her spinal recovery.
I believe she will heal and hope my believe turns out true...
Thank you Elise for so kindly praying for Charu and asking after her. Please lets continue to pray...
I agree, I do yearn for those days when we wrote letters. Beautiful images!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jarrett. Finding your words here was simply so special. I've always been inspired by your honest and subtle way of photographing life. All the images on my blog are my attempts at discovering and sharing the everyday beauty that surrounds me with a very basic point-and-shoot camera borrowed from a friend.
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