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Tea plantation workers, Sri Lanka

Tea plantation workers, Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Date: circa 1920s

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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of tea plantation workers in Sri Lanka (then known as Ceylon) during the 1920s. The image shows a group of men and women, dressed in simple clothing, carrying heavy baskets filled with freshly plucked tea leaves on their backs. The workers move with a sense of purpose and determination, their faces reflecting the hard labor and dedication required to cultivate and harvest the precious crop. Tea plantations have been a significant part of Sri Lanka's history and economy since the late 19th century, with the industry's boom beginning in the early 1900s. The labor force was primarily made up of native workers, who were brought in from the surrounding villages or recruited from other parts of India. The working conditions were often harsh, with long hours, low wages, and minimal benefits. Despite the challenges, the workers are shown here with a sense of pride and community. The trees in the background, laden with tea leaves, stretch out as far as the eye can see, a testament to the vast expanse of the plantation. The men and women work together, their baskets woven from local materials, a reminder of the manual labor and traditional methods that were once the backbone of the tea industry in Sri Lanka. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the tea industry was a major economic force in Sri Lanka, and the workers played a crucial role in its success. It is a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the production of one of the world's most beloved beverages.

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