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Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet
Indian Traditions in Beauty and Health
By: Sharada Dwivedi, Shalini Devi Holkar
eBook | 15 December 2023
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The Indian bestseller. "A delightful pot-pourri of a book . . . far more than just a beauty book for women, it is also a repository of Indian culture." —Charles Allen, internationally bestselling author of Plain Tales from the Raj
Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is the fictional memoir of a wise Indian princess, who recalls the ways the women of the Indian court found friendship, faith, and love through their beauty traditions. We journey with her as she recounts a lifetime of comforting rituals, tantalizing textures, colors, and fragrances, exquisite jewels and adornments, and assorted beauty and health secrets passed through generations of women by word of mouth.
In Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet, Sharada Dwivedi, a native of India, and Shalini Devi Holkar, an Indian princess by marriage, draw on the oral histories of privileged Indian women to capture and revive their many wonderful and wise beauty traditions. The result is a rich cultural tapestry, filled with ancient remedies, recipes, and tonics used to soften skin, silken hair, enrich the body, and lift the spirit like no store-bought products can. Additionally, the book offers a glossary of plants, flowers, spices, and grains and simple home remedies for women in all stages of life—from puberty to pregnancy to menopause—including:
- Almond-Saffron for cleansing and exfoliation
- Papaya-Mint Tea for acne and pimples
- Cream & Honey for dry skin and wrinkles
- Cress & Rosewater for post-natal strength
- Tulsi Kadha (Basil Tea) for coughs or morning sickness
Replete with gorgeous photos and illustrations from a bygone era, Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is a treasure trove of time-honored health and beauty customs that will delight the senses of modern women everywhere.
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ISBN: 9780061979620
ISBN-10: 0061979627
Published: 15th December 2023
Format: ePUB
Language: English
Number of Pages: 272
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: HarperCollins
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