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A fashion anthropologist and a psychiatrist share their experience and understanding of the aesthetic and ritualistic meaning of the garment of the farda as used during Santo Daime rituals. The farda is a symbolic element and a reflection of one’s spiritual and mental state. It connects the individual and the group, while also symbolizing values of humility, service, and compassion.
The fashion industry is a pillar of our culture’s ageism. ‘Anti-aging’ products reinforce the idea that an older body or face is inherently less valuable. What is the mental health toll on older people experiencing exclusion from the category of acceptable appearances, and how do narratives of self-care through consumption in fact prevent healthy acceptance of natural aging processes?
