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Yesterlife

Temple Charriot
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description Once every year the Village God was taken around in the Chariot or "Ratha". This was a festive occasion when the entire village got together to see their beloved deity in the open away from the confines of the temple. Image Specifications From the collection of Clare Arni / Martin Henry Size (inches): Custom Size Finishing:...

Vaishnava performers
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description Armed with metal gongs and conches Vaishnava performers like these were characterised with the "Nama" drawn on foreheads. Travelling around the town from one home to the other and singing religious hymns they would solicit offering in the form of cash and kind. Image Specifications From the collection of Clare Arni / Martin ...

Village shop
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description Filled with local produce dominated by Bananas and Coconuts, village shops like these were the back bone for any community. Villages often grew around such shops eventually making them a prominent landmark. Image Specifications From the collection of Clare Arni / Martin Henry Size (inches): 11in x 18in Finishing: Hahnemuhl...

Dancer
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description Travelling dance troupes like these were often summoned to entertain the wealthy and also perform at events. The music and dance moves were often unique to each troupe and defined their identity. Image Specifications From the collection of Clare Arni / Martin Henry Size (inches): 12in x 18in Finishing: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag ...

Snake Charmers
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description Snake charmers and India have long been associated with each other. Before they were made illegal in India under the wildlife protection act in 1972 this trade was quite popular and it was not uncommon to hear the "Pungi" and see the snake charmers charming their audience and unfortunate snakes alike. Image Specifications...

The Game
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description Indoor games like these could accommodate upto four players. The playing mats were sewn out of old sarees and were embroidered with colour threads and beads. The pawns were carved out of wood and and dice usually improvised with shells. Image Specifications From the collection of Clare Arni / Martin Henry Size (inches): 12...

The sweet seller
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description Meticulous arrangements of tasty treats into miniature towers shows how much we have always loved pampering our sweet tooth. Image Specifications From the collection of Clare Arni / Martin Henry Size (inches): 12in x 18in Finishing: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Paper Framing: No framing done The Collectors Clare Arni & Marti...

Corn Grinders
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description Corn grinders consisted of two rotating circular granite slabs operated by hand to pulverise corn. Kitchen appliances like these were once a common sight in the Indian kitchen. Image Specifications From the collection of Clare Arni / Martin Henry Size (inches): 12in x 18in Finishing: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Paper Framing: No f...

Afternoon gossip
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description A common pastime for ladies in those days after a long day in the kitchen, was to get together in the evenings on the veranda cleaning rice and swapping stories. Families were large and feeding them took a lot of effort. Activities like this helped these dedicated home makers accomplish their task and also build a stronger bon...

Day at school
Rs. 5,000.00
Image Description A historic 1890's image showing the famous Indian Social Reformer Pandita Ramabai presiding over her school Mukti Mission School, that she set up in Mukti. She dedicated her life championing women's rights, freedom and education especially for lower casts and young widows. Image Specifications From the collection of Clare A...