Photo Gallery

This lively, traditional fruit and vegetable stall was photographed in Murukkady, in the state of Kerala. Clusters of bananas hang from the ceiling. Various fruits and vegetables are piled high in the woven baskets. The classic black men’s bicycle in the foreground is a typical means of transport for traders and customers alike. – 1990

A powerful image capturing three generations in a moment of everyday life. The women are wearing clothing typical of rural areas such as Murukkady in Kerala. The younger woman is wearing a classic red sari with a floral pattern. The child has a bindi on her forehead and is wearing black bracelets – traditional symbols often worn for protection or for cultural reasons. – 1990

Three children, probably siblings, in a rural, green setting. The bindi dots on their foreheads and their style of dress suggest they are from the Murukkady area. – Kerala – 1990

Murukkady in Kerala is widely known for its extensive spice and coffee plantations. The region offers ideal conditions for growing a variety of crops. Here, a woman is picking coffee; both Arabica and Robusta varieties are grown here. Visitors to Murukkady can witness the entire process, from the harvesting of the coffee cherries to their processing. As well as coffee, the area is famous for pepper and cardamom, whose scent permeates the air. Cloves, ginger and turmeric are also cultivated here. – 1990

Murukkady in Kerala is widely known for its extensive spice and coffee plantations. The region offers ideal conditions for growing a variety of crops. Here, a woman is picking coffee; both Arabica and Robusta varieties are grown here. Visitors to Murukkady can witness the entire process, from the harvesting of the coffee cherries to their processing. As well as coffee, the area is famous for pepper and cardamom, whose scent permeates the air. Cloves, ginger and turmeric are also cultivated here. – 1990