A touch of elegance to the eye

 

By Riddhima Sen

The human eye has always been witness to everything going on in the world surrounding us. Eyes look at known faces, unknown faces, feelings concealed somewhere deep within the heart, in an unknown place. Be it torrential showers of rain, or scorching heat burning everything around us, the eyes are the center of everything. Even when we look at someone, the first thing which attracts our attention is the eyes of an individual. And, after all, what harm is there in adorning the window of the face, that absorbs everything in, magically? 

Eyeliners are used for defining the eyes, adding in to create an overall bold and defined look. Eye liners were first used in ancient India, Egypt Mesopotamia. It was implemented as a dark black line hemming in the eye from all sides. Approximately as early as 10,000 BC, Egyptians and Mesopotamians wore the traditional, classic Og black eyeliner not only for aesthetics but for the protection of the skin from the desert sun. It was also believed to protect the eye from the evil eye. This depiction is quite common in Egyptian art, including the paintings on pyramid walls and those that have been recovered as well .

Handmade products in rise - An exclusive writeup by Riddhima Sen

 Handmade products are something natural in nature. Made using hands, handcrafts are really unique and filled with love – maybe not as expensive as a factory-produced object, made using the entirety of the heart – affection from the whole heart, spun or woven using hands, using sequins and decorative items as well. The recent trade is witnessing an upsurge in handmade products. Speaking about handmade products, they come in various varieties. Handprinted textiles and scarves, are currently in trend. 

The scarves are traditionally woven, featuring local designs and patterns. They suit well alongside each and every kind of outfit, be it western or traditional wear. Imitation jewellery is also handmade. The pieces look exclusively crafted, to great precision despite the materials used being way more affordable and cheaper, and the purpose behind the existence of imitation jewellery is to create jewellery pieces which look like real gold or diamond or any kind of jewellery, at a much affordable rate, especially for the commoner people. While expensive scarves are sold both online as well as offline, with the price range almost reaching the sky, products which are created naturally get more recognition. In addition to this, the handmade crafts industry also supports a lot of unemployed women .

Mental Health and the Lens Behind it - Riddhima Sen

 

The term mental health is often overlooked in the Asian society. Referring to the health or state of the mind, mental health is a crucial thing in recent timelines. The drastic shift in economic systems and lifestyles, adapting to a new way of living life, devoid of nature or things natural has significantly affected individuals. The affinity towards things digital, be it cell phones or electronic literature, has both its pros and cons. As for the pros, accessibility increases since in case the books are not easily physically accessible, it can be used. 

However, this affinity leads an individual towards digital addiction. The sheer inability to express one’s emotions is increasing because of the gradually increasing lack of communication. People spend more time on devices rather than others, be it family or friends. Silent rooms, filled with only the sound of clicking phones, are highly visible nowadays. The need of understanding mental health is extremely crucial, in order to protect and shield the present and the future generation. It is absolutely not that mental health didn’t even exist in the older generations, but they were highly overlooked and underrated. The awareness regarding mental health is increasing and therapy has been normalized , and still there is a long way to go .