Basking in Jodhpur's Colorful Women

by Hannah Gittleman (USA)

India

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The main square of Jodhpur's old town, chaotic with noise and movement, bustling with women draped in vividly pigmented saris that flow gently in the breeze.
The main square of Jodhpur's old town, chaotic with noise and movement, bustling with women draped in vividly pigmented saris that flow gently in the breeze.
A young woman in a vermillion salwar kameez walks, unintentionally creating art with every step.
A young woman in a vermillion salwar kameez walks, unintentionally creating art with every step.
A woman in ruby expertly balancing rice on her head as she begins her ascent up the winding alleys and steeply inclined steps of the Blue City.
A woman in ruby expertly balancing rice on her head as she begins her ascent up the winding alleys and steeply inclined steps of the Blue City.
Every corner has a colorful hidden surprise. A woman draped in an emerald sari extends her gentle hand in an offering to her holy friend.
Every corner has a colorful hidden surprise. A woman draped in an emerald sari extends her gentle hand in an offering to her holy friend.
And finally nearing the top you see a spectacular display of all the houses perched above the city. Each one like one of the colorful women. Each one unique in its own way - full of character, insight, and eye-catching detail. The women of Jodhpur personified in every element.
And finally nearing the top you see a spectacular display of all the houses perched above the city. Each one like one of the colorful women. Each one unique in its own way - full of character, insight, and eye-catching detail. The women of Jodhpur personified in every element.