A mother remembers which pitha her child loves. Years later, the child remembers the hands that made it.

This NoTypical diary draws inspiration from winter’s pitha utshob in Bangladesh and the family moments that give the season its warmth. At its heart is a mother’s care: preparing something her child loves, watching them enjoy it, and quietly reaching for another serving.

Set beneath a tree, the mother and child recall a childhood spent close to nature, where the courtyard became a gathering place and the smell of fresh pitha brought everyone nearer. The design celebrates how food, a season and a mother’s affection can become one lasting memory.

Through hand embroidery, we bring that familiar feeling onto a cover you can keep close. A place for your own recollections, recipes and everyday thoughts or a thoughtful gift for someone who shares those winter memories.