Words and art by: Parisa Sarmady
As someone of Persian and Fijian–Indian ethnic descent, hair oiling was a common and normal practice in my household growing up that was performed by my Nani (grandma) on the weekends.
Even though she couldn’t speak much English, and I couldn’t understand Hindi, these little ritualistic acts of affection helped bridge the gap between us in a way that language failed to.
… Culture Vulture