Jigsaw Puzzle : Manure Dryers / Collectors - Madras, India
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Manure Dryers / Collectors - Madras, India
Indian manure collectors and dryers. The manure was collected off the streets, worked into brickettes, dried in the sun and then sold for fuel in place of wood and coal to the local populace. No raw materials required to be purchased
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Media ID 4395737
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Baskets Caste Collected Collectors Dried Dung Fuel Madras Manure Piles Populace Sellers Selling Sold Worked Dryers
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the captivating world of Manure Dryers and Collectors in Madras, India with our intricately designed jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This beautifully crafted puzzle, featuring the evocative image "Manure Dryers / Collectors - Madras, India" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, invites you on a journey to explore the unique and sustainable practices of this vibrant Indian community. Assemble the puzzle pieces to reveal the intricate details of the scene, where manure is collected from the streets, transformed into bricks, and dried in the sun. Once complete, this stunning puzzle becomes a conversation piece, showcasing the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the local populace. The Media Storehouse range of jigsaw puzzles offers a diverse and captivating selection of images, each one a testament to the richness and complexity of our world. Join us in the pursuit of knowledge and wonder as you piece together this fascinating puzzle, and ignite your imagination with the stories that lie within.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.7cm x 37.7cm (20" x 14.8")
Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the daily life of Indian manure collectors and dryers in Madras, India, during a historical era. The scene portrays a group of local men, likely belonging to a specific caste, engaged in the laborious process of collecting manure from the streets. Manure, an essential resource for agriculture and fuel, was gathered from various sources and transformed into brickettes for sale. The sun-soaked image showcases the simplicity of their tools: baskets and piles of manure. The men worked tirelessly to shape the manure into brickettes, which were then spread out in the sun to dry. Once dry, the brickettes were sold as a cost-effective alternative to wood and coal for heating and cooking in the local populace's homes. The absence of raw materials to be purchased made this practice a sustainable and economical solution for the community. The historical significance of this scene lies in the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people, who found value in what others considered waste. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of India, where the circular economy was a way of life for many. As the sun sets on this scene, the day's work comes to an end, and the collectors and dryers prepare for another day of transforming waste into a valuable resource. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, as well as the importance of sustainable practices in our daily lives.
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