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The weaver

I was on a short trip to Haripal, a semi rural location in West Bengal, India. It is also very near to Dhanekhali, a hub of traditional handwoven Indian cotton ...
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I was on a short trip to Haripal, a semi rural location in West Bengal, India. It is also very near to Dhanekhali, a hub of traditional handwoven Indian cotton Saree (a 5.5 meter piece of cloth worn by India ladies, it is worn by wrapping around the body in a process known to most Indian women). This man is a member of the whole class of classical weavers who weave magic with threads and strings with their hands and handlooms.
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Aperture 35/10 ISO 400 Shutter 1/30 Focal Length 180/10

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