We all know Mirabai for the spiritual love she embodied for Lord Krishna. The longing and anticipation set the mood. But underlining it, more importantly, was her quiet strength. A result of her impassioned conviction not just in what she believed, but also in her freedom to be creative. 

 

To me, her fearless defiance of societal norms and her disregard for consequences was even more inspiring. Even as a Rajput princess she sang and danced in public, in spite of popular customs like the purdah and mixed freely with worshippers of all genders and castes. She opposed tradition on the death of her husband and refused to commit Sati, insisting her true spouse was always Krishna, her heart and soul belonged to him. The only woman Bhakti saint amongst her male counterparts, she defied conventions with courage. 

 

As a metaphor, she couldn’t be more relevant today, an icon for women that fight daily to make their own choices to live fulfilling, independent lives, on their terms. 

 

An ode to women that are marching to the beat of their own drum, our hand-woven silk saris are dedicated to all the gentle non-conformists, to be both fierce and feminine.