Trust No Aunty

"Maria Qamar’s drawings of Pakistani émigré culture are just pure fun. Her unique adaptation of Roy Lichtenstein’s style conveys the sometimes-histrionic tone of desi life while giving it a modern sheen. If you’re familiar with Qamar’s Instagram feed, you already know the irritation of getting set up with the neighbors’ eligible son and seeing white girls sporting bindis at Coachella. If, on the other hand, you’re wondering what “desi” means, Qamar has the answer – along with advice on how to dodge a chappal, shape the perfect roti and cope with the meddling older women in your life."