My sister who lives in Germany bought this dress for my daughter Ginda when she was seven months old. It was perfect for her because she likes to be a princess. My family comes from Aleppo in Syria. We are a big family; I have six brothers and five sisters and we all live in… Read more
Sasha tells us the story of her Keepsake, a Georgian plate which she brought to Britain from Estonia… This plate was on the wall of my childhood home in Estonia for as long as I could remember. As a child, I remember looking at it, studying the details and letting my imagination carry me to… Read more
Both of these remind me of my childhood in Bangladesh as my Mum used them. I can clearly remember her shaking the rice in the cleaner with very quick movements. I’m glad I’ve kept them. Return to Keepsakes gallery Read more
My parents bought this dress ten years ago for my daughter to wear at Newroz, our New Year celebration on March 21st, the first day of spring. There’s special food, fireworks, dancing, singing, and poetry recitations. Spring flowers are cut and new clothes are worn. This dress comes from Hawler in Kurdish Iraq. I love… Read more
