In an era where relationships are often fleeting, boundaries are becoming blurred, and cultures are mixing, textiles can act as connecting pathways to link all generations and bring together all ages across all cultures. Sareekah Agarwaal explores how cherished textile pieces act as emotional anchors, bridging generations. Recollection, retelling, and revisiting these memories add unexpected layers of meaning to their prized possessions, thereby enriching our understanding of the complex interplay between memory, emotion, and material culture. 

Read her research paper, ‘Strands of Repair: Textile Treasures as Sustainable Pathways to Reconnect with the Lost Past’ to uncover how these forgotten pieces become enduring links to personal and collective heritage.