Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of a Patava or Patwa man (cotton thread worker) seated on the ground with the implements of his trade. These include a held between his toes on which the cotton thread is held taut. Subjects = cotton thread workers; occupations; Patavas (...
Rajput (Thakur), Bhadauriyas. Photographer: Desai, R. L.
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Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length seated portrait a Bhadauria Rajput thakur, posed with a sabre laid across his lap. The Bhadauria Rajputs are a branch of the Chauhan clan, whose seat is at Bhind. Subjects = Bhadauria Rajputs (ethnic group); ethnic groups
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of a Rajput of the Sesodiya or Gahlot clan, standing with one hand on hip, the other holding a sabre. Subjects = ethnic groups; Gahlot Rajputs
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length portrait of a Rajput of the Sikarwar or Sikaravari clan, seated with his sabre. The Sikarwars are a branch of the Bargujar Rajputs, based in the Tonwarghar district. Subjects = ethnic groups; Sikarwar Rajputs
Genre: Ethnographical Photography Full-length studio portrait of a woman of the Sonar or goldsmith caste. Subjects = goldsmiths; occupations; Sonars (caste)