Birta is part of the natural dyeing team at our Indian Dye House. She has been part of this incredible group for 8 years now and we were so happy to be there for her wedding. As being part of a different culture we were very intrigued of Birta’s arranged marriage which are still very strong in the Indian tradition, though starting to change. For many of us it seems like an extreme measure, but the reality is that their parents are only looking for the best for their daughters and sons. This cannot always bring good results but in this case Birta’s husband is a great guy and they seem very happy together.
After the sun went down on a Thursday night we headed into town where the wedding ball was held. It is custom to have enlarge pictures of the bride, groom, in-laws and close family out on the street showcasing the special night.
Guests arrive…As India’s growing economy continues to expand, millions of Indians are trading in their bicycles for motorcycles so hundreds of these vehicles were parked around the wedding hall.
As in many cultures people offer money as a sign of best wishes to the newly weds. We felt honored to be part of such an important moment in Birta’s life and to see how happy she was to see us there. We hope for nothing but the best for her and her marriage.
After a few months of enjoying her new life Birta resumed her work at the Dye House and we will see her again very soon.
