Indian Women and their Chores

Photographs by K. L. Kamat
First Online: April 07, 2003
Page Last Updated: February 15, 2013

Introduction

Inspired by Lauren Greenfield's photographs on the same name, and similar theme, we've complied this exhibit of Indian women (girls, women, and ladies) going about their life.

Table of Contents

Exchange of Turmeric and Kumkum Girls greeting eachother with exchange of kumkum
	Indian Women in Silk Sarees
Sisters-in-Law Sharing a Playful Moment The joint-family structure of India allowed for deep and long lasting friendship between relatives
	Girls Drying Long Hair Clay models depicting life of Indian women
Guests Chatting at a Wedding Wedding of Tulsidas Kamat, Honavar, 1980
	Women in Silk Sarees and Welcome Bouquets
A Mother Braids Daughter's Hair Forest of H.D. Kote near Mysore
	Gossipping Indian Women
Muthaides or "Blessed Women" Women are called upon at every Hindu ritual to bless the occasion
	Exchange of Red and Yellow Ladies honoring each other by exchanging kumkum and turmeric powder
A Young Girl being helped with the Red Dot
	Girls Dancing at a Coorgi Wedding
Girl Gets Help Putting on a Saree

See Also:

• Women of India -- Frequently asked questions and articles on the roles and status of women in India. Includes biographies, topics on Sati, widows, history and artifacts.
• Faces of India -- Photographer Kamat captures the diversity of India through these memorable portraits
• The Faces of India - II
• The Faces of India - III