With my project OBJECTIFICATION MEETS BODY, I wanted to discuss the objectification of breasts. Strictly speaking, it is not the breasts that are objectified, but the woman’s body through the breasts, or the fact that she has breasts. The size and shape of breasts become a synonym for womanhood, attractiveness and, ultimately, worth. This perception is harmful … Read More
“Sanson ki mala pe simruun main pi ka naam…” she sings, “I bead my beloved’s name on the garland of my breaths…” The way a song comes back to us, how music filters in and out of our lives revisiting us when an event turns or emotions well up, is magic. When dancer and educator … Read More
Saris, suits, and more, Australian clothing brand Badaam is a gift. Matisse-influences, creamy raw silk, and beautifully muted tones, Badaam came to me, as so much does nowadays, like a daydream through the Instagram algorithm. I don’t know what search keywords yielded up this deliciously soft brand so it populated my feed, but I appreciate … Read More
Makeup is not my strong point–I wear my face bare as often as I can. I stay away from bright colors in favor of neutral tones that look like my skin, but better. I got my first set of makeup when I was a senior in high school so I could wear something to prom … Read More
Musician Madame Gandhi has partnered with the progressive fashion brand NorBlack NorWhite (NBNW) to raise awareness about the global rape crisis during her India tour this month. Now, we are bringing you exclusive photos from her fashion shoot. Madame Gandhi will wear NBNW pieces on each of her stages. The campaign’s paragon piece, a t-shirt with the … Read More
Back by popular demand, our Kajal Gift Guide is here to save you from going empty-handed to your office gift exchange! We’re so excited to share with you some of our favorite artists and goods from this year. Everything listed below is designed, made, and sold by South Asian women around the world. It’s a … Read More
These words run across your heart. When Alvina Bokhari was growing up, especially in high school, when the misery of many determines the next few years or decades, she felt like an outcast. “If you saw my high school pictures, you could see I was like screaming. I wasn’t in an environment where I felt … Read More
Madame Gandhi’s collaboration with NorBlack NorWhite reclaims freedom and power. Next week, Kajal will exclusively release Gandhi’s photoshoot featuring NBNW’s new pieces. If you look at Kiran Gandhi’s, stage name: Madame Gandhi, LinkedIn page, you will see that she has several degrees and many talents. And none of her qualities exist in vain. She is … Read More
The woman’s face is invisible, but see her long, angled limbs spread to the sides. She stands elegantly on tiptoes like a dancer frozen in the middle of a maneuver. Her most prominent feature, though, is her crotch, adorned with a bright red, jewel encrusted inverted heart, out of which long, thick threads spill like … Read More
Sex, love, and electronic music–Ze Rebelle is here. Ze Rebelle is an electro-pop artist from Kuala Lumpur who throws mainstream notions of passive femininity out the window. She has collaborated with artists like Blaqstarr and Mos Def. She is played by DJs like Laidback Luke and Eddie Halliwell. And she has multiple viral videos, like her … Read More
