Love, Paati: An Heirloom Beauty Book for the Modern Bride
In a world of quick fixes, Love, Paati invites modern brides to slow down. Nethra Gomatheswaran’s beautifully curated book preserves over 140 ancestral beauty rituals
In the age of actives and acids, modern brides are turning to the past for a slower kind of glow. Love, Paati by Nethra Gomatheswaran is a beautifully crafted coffee-table book that archives over 140 natural beauty rituals passed down by grandmothers across India. Blending kitchen wisdom with Ayurvedic science, you’ll find everything from turmeric steams to restful nail soaks with fenugreek paste, body-cooling pearl dust powder, and vitality boosting gold ash — all anchored in care, culture, and time.
But this isn’t just a book about skin — it’s a holistic wellness guide for the bride who knows that beauty starts within. With recipes that nourish the face, gut, body, and soul, Love, Paati is a return to rituals that honour both heritage and healing. With a heartfelt foreword by Poorna Jagannathan, this book encourages brides to carry forward generational beauty rituals, making them a lasting part of their journey well beyond their wedding.
Rituals Mentioned In Love Paati By Nethra Gomatheswaran
Turmeric Steam
A joyful pre-wedding ritual crew, dressed in sunshine hues and radiant smiles. They bring energy, tradition, and laughter to haldi ceremonies, embodying the spirit of celebration. Think coordinated saris, flower jewelry, and the unmistakable warmth of shared rituals and generations-old love.
Nail Soaks
a moment of calm before the celebration. Surrounded by fragrant herbs, flower petals, and warm water, it’s a gentle pause for brides and bridesmaids part self-care, part tradition, and wholly about honoring beauty in its softest form.
Body Cooling With Pearl Dust Powder
a soothing ritual rooted in age-old wisdom. Using finely milled pearl dust and cooling botanicals, it calms the skin, brightens the complexion, and offers a luxurious moment of stillness.
Vitality Boosting Gold Ash
an ancient ritual reimagined for the modern bride. Infused with trace gold bhasma and energizing herbs, this treatment is designed to awaken the body’s inner glow, enhance circulation, and channel radiant strength