Mums and children bond over items of yesteryear

Collecting memories: Hayati (left) and her sister Aishah showing some of the items inherited by Hayati, including a 100-year-old copper wok and a tungku besi, which is a traditional confinement tool used by Malay women.

MANY will resonate with this common question posed by parents — “Who are you keeping these items for?”

This phrase is often thrown at us for holding on to items from our growing years instead of decluttering our cupboards.