How I Gave My Mum a Piece of Bengal—Without Leaving London

For my mum’s 60th, I wanted something meaningful. She’s Bengali. Loves heritage. So I ordered a Baluchari saree from Dakshin Vastram. It arrived in 8 days, stitched and elegant. She teared up. “Ei toh amar chhele bujhte pereche” she said—my son knows me. Buying Bengali sarees in London just got easier. And more emotional.