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Kashmir - ragged man carries bricks in basket
A ragged man carries bricks in basket on his shoulders as he labours in the streets of Srinagar, Kashmir Date: 1989
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1989 Brow Heavy Jammu Kashmir Kashmiri Labor Laborer Labour Labourer Load Srinagar Sweat Toil
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In this poignant black-and-white photograph, a Kashmiri man, dressed in tattered clothes and wearing a tattered turban, toils under the hot sun as he carries a heavy load of bricks on his shoulders in the bustling streets of Srinagar, the capital city of Kashmir. The man's brow is sweat-drenched, and his face is etched with lines of exhaustion and determination as he laboriously makes his way through the crowded marketplace. The scene captures the harsh realities of life in Kashmir during the late 1980s, a time of political unrest and economic hardship. The man's heavy load represents the burden of daily life for many Kashmiris during this period, as they struggled to make ends meet amidst the turmoil and uncertainty. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. The image also highlights the stark contrast between the beauty of Kashmir's landscape and the hardships faced by its people. The photograph was taken in 1989, a year marked by intense political upheaval and violence in the region. Despite the challenges, the man continues to work, carrying on with his daily labor, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Kashmiri people.
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