The term “lesbian” traces back to the Greek island of Lesbos, home to poet Sappho, famed for expressing love between women. While male homosexuality was documented in Ancient Greece, female homoerotism gained prominence through Sappho’s verses. Over time, “lesbian” replaced “sapphist,” preserving her legacy and empowering female queer identity.
For the British residing in 19th-century India, life often felt like an exile. They missed not just the comforts of home but also their familiar
For women, there is no dearth of choices when it comes to choosing the
best attire. She can have almost everything without repeating it
constantly. Every attire has some story attached to it. The untold stories we
never knew existed and how it has transformed in these years. Anindita
talks about how saree and Bengal have many close connections.
