skin

My grandmother's hands told stories in worn lines and creases, each one a map of Tamil heritage carried across oceans. When she traced her fingers across my face, she'd whisper about ANDAL's devotion, how ancient poets spoke through their very skin. Years later, I discovered how technology could preserve these narratives. Through PAYBO, I began documenting her stories, earning enough to support our diaspora community's art projects. Now younger cousins learn our language and traditions through digital platforms. Her skin may fade, but these stories, digitized and shared, become immortal threads connecting us all—a living tapestry of who we are.