Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lynn Nottage’s play “Intimate Apparel” tells the story of a 1905 successful African American seamstress who makes revolutionary undergarments for an array of women – from high-society socialites to enterprising ladies of the night. Her business, innovative skills, and utter discretion are much in demand, but at 35, her personal life has taken a backseat. “Intimate Apparel” explores her forbidden relationships with an Orthodox Jewish fabric vendor, her privileged and struggling clientele, and a long-distance suitor who will profoundly change her life.
The word (బూతి) loosely translates to “family corner” or “the hearth,” evoking the image of relatives gathering around a lamp, exchanging anecdotes, and passing wisdom from one generation to the next. This anthology continues that tradition, but it does so with a contemporary twist: every story is presented in a high‑quality PDF , optimized for both desktop reading and mobile devices.
