Tibetan woman sending SMS (textmessaging)


Woman taking sewing classes in Tibet. The women come to this class to learn a skill. That way they may have an income so that they manage to support themselves and their family. The women learn how to make traditional Tibetan clothes. After the course is over they either get a job at a tailor or they start their own business. This woman is texting a friend to let her know when class is over for the day.


Size: 3427px × 5120px
Location: Yushu, Tibetan plateau, Qinghai region, China
Photo credit: © Kai-Otto Melau / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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