More Than a Stain: Adayalam of Love

In many Tamil homes and across India by different names Marudhani was more than just decoration. The names changed, but the emotion, the connection and the quiet ritual of care remained the same. This is a way women came together with no rush, no agenda.

Freshly ground henna was prepared at home, often with care passed down from one generation to the next.

No cones. No salons. Just fingertips, time and trust.

You sat on cool floors, palms open, the air filled with the earthy scent of henna and soft murmur of stories.

There was always laughter and all you have to do was wait for the colour to deepen.
And of course there’s gentle teasing.

"Let’s see how dark it gets, that’s how much your husband loves you!"
A playful belief, passed down like the marudhani itself.

Where love was measured not in grand gestures, but in the richness of a stain.
For mothers, daughters, sisters and grandmothers, this wasn’t just about the design ,
It was about being together.

There were no screens, no distractions.Just the soft patter of fingers, the cooling paste on skin and connection in its purest form.

Today, marudhani reminds us of the richness that slowness brings.
Of a time when care didn’t have to be scheduled and togetherness didn’t need a reason.

At Putchi, we’re more than just a maternity wear brand, we’re a space built around moms. Inspired by real motherhood, we celebrate not only comfort and style but also the cultural rituals, emotional bonds and everyday moments that shape a mother’s journey.

That’s the heart of Adayalam, our story-led series that honours the quiet marks of motherhood gestures passed down through generations, remembered not just as designs but as lasting memories. Because some of the deepest bonds are formed not in what we do, but in how we choose to pause with stained palms and full hearts.