‘I once served as evidence of virginity, but now I stand in protest against this demeaning practice and expose the abusive moments in women’s lives’ (The Kham).

The Kham is a white linen cloth used in a deeply rooted tradition meant to prove a bride’s virginity on her wedding night. Displayed to the groom’s family, it transforms a private moment into public scrutiny, reinforcing harmful expectations around female purity and honour. This work challenges the violence of such practices and reclaims the narrative through personal and cultural reflection.