This week in Daak: 1. A White Eid (?) 2. Self-Portrait by AK Ramanujan 3. Send a Postcard and Make Someone’s Day! 1. Eid Greeting Card, Priya Paul Collection Wondering why an Eid greeting card looks more like a Christmas card? This curious little card is an example of early greeting cards which were made in Europe and adapted (or not quite) to suit Indian festivals and sentiments. The expansion of train lines in the late 19th century led to not only improved job prospects, but also the strengthening of the postal service. As people travelled away from their homes to find work, greeting cards became a popular and readily-available way to wish loved ones and send them a note of cheer during festivals. Today, we continue to travel away from home, even further than before, but sadly, we’ve lost the art of writing letters and greeting cards to text messages and emojis. Hope this image inspires you to send a hand-written note to a loved one today!
A White Eid (?) and Self-Portrait by AK Ramanujan
A White Eid (?) and Self-Portrait by AK…
A White Eid (?) and Self-Portrait by AK Ramanujan
This week in Daak: 1. A White Eid (?) 2. Self-Portrait by AK Ramanujan 3. Send a Postcard and Make Someone’s Day! 1. Eid Greeting Card, Priya Paul Collection Wondering why an Eid greeting card looks more like a Christmas card? This curious little card is an example of early greeting cards which were made in Europe and adapted (or not quite) to suit Indian festivals and sentiments. The expansion of train lines in the late 19th century led to not only improved job prospects, but also the strengthening of the postal service. As people travelled away from their homes to find work, greeting cards became a popular and readily-available way to wish loved ones and send them a note of cheer during festivals. Today, we continue to travel away from home, even further than before, but sadly, we’ve lost the art of writing letters and greeting cards to text messages and emojis. Hope this image inspires you to send a hand-written note to a loved one today!