A worker inside the family warehouse of a profit business tourist bazaar outside Jaipur, India.


A member of a carpet weaving community during his 10 hour shift outside Jaipur, India. This man is hired by the bazaar managers, and his wage is bed and board. Within this community there are over 20 members of the same family - all working for their survival. It takes one man approx' 8 months to weave a 4x6' carpet - either of Persian or Indian design.


Size: 3510px × 5244px
Location: Outside Japipur, India
Photo credit: © Michael Douse / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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