Naidu's beautiful use of imagery, form, and meter make her one of India's most well-known poets. Her poetry illustrates the fascinating and rich culture of India, describing what she sees as she walks around and observes. As well as an appreciation of culture, many of her poems have political undertones. This is not surprising, as Naidu herself was a political activist and was the first Indian woman to be the President of the Indian National Congress.
Naidu's poem "Indian Weavers," is a good example of her incredible poetic ability. In this poem, Naidu describes the weavers who begin work at the break of day, making garments for significant events like births, marriages and funerals. In describing this, Naidu shows the integral, cultural significance of weavers in Indian society, and expresses her admiration for them. There is something really powerful about a form of art that directly influences people's everyday lives.
Another main theme of her poems is femininity and motherhood. For example, in "The Bangle Sellers," Naidu describes traditional Indian bangles, which are all different colors. Each color represents a different stage in a woman's life, from youth and fertility to old age, independence, and wisdom.
