Women ran the heart of the family – and essentially local agriculture too. Their days consisted of milking cows, fetching water from wells, grinding spices, making pickles, and ‘phulkari’, a form of embroidery on flowers and silk. Men often worked as traders and fought courageously during both World War I and II. When at home together, Pothohari adults from the diaspora reflect on often, mothers use food as a love language, creating a quality space for their families. 

Their well-fed children (without the distraction of our modern day devices!) would invent games to entertain and connect. Some of which are still beloved today, like ‘bandar killa’, ‘lukan miti’ and ‘langr sher’. Pothohari woman in the region and diaspora alike have pioneered their own culture, built on the foundations of their creative and hard-working femininity. This strength is inter-generational and will invariably inspire the women of their future.