• Foto Number: 42N-262-10

A young girl from Lathi in the Thar Desert carries a large, traditional metal vessel (often referred to as a matka or ghara) on her head. Beneath the heavy vessel, a small, ring-shaped cushion made of cloth or straw rests on her head. This stabilises the load and alleviates the pressure. Carrying water containers on the head is a traditional method of transporting water. – 1990

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  Asia India Rajasthan Thar (desert) girl Lathi Water container Lota Spice Route-F Spice Route