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Peasant Family - Kashmir - India
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Peasant Family - Kashmir - India
A beautiful very early photographic postcard showing a peasant Family in Kashmir, Northern India. There are three simple spinning wheels in the foreground. Even the youngest family member is getting into the fun by smoking a very unusual pipe in the left foreground. Date: circa 1898
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Caste Extended Grand Parents Homestead Kashmir Kashmiri Peasant Peasants Pipe Poor Poverty Spinning Wheel Wheels
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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of a humble peasant family in Kashmir, Northern India, circa 1898. The image showcases the simple yet profound beauty of their homestead, nestled amidst the picturesque landscape. The house, made of mud and stone, is surrounded by three spinning wheels, a common sight in rural Indian communities where cotton or wool was spun into thread for weaving textiles. The extended family, dressed in traditional Indian attire, is engaged in their daily chores. The grandparents, seated on the left, appear to be deep in thought, while the younger generations, including the youngest member, join in the fun. The child, with an unusual pipe in hand, adds a touch of innocence and curiosity to the scene. Despite the apparent poverty, there is a sense of unity and contentment in the family. The image offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Kashmiri life, where the extended family system was a deeply ingrained social structure. The spinning wheels, a symbol of self-sufficiency and hard work, reflect the resilience and determination of the peasant community. This beautiful early photographic postcard, with its intriguing details and authenticity, serves as a poignant reminder of the simple joys and challenges of rural life in India during the late 19th century.
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