Freed Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Artisans A collection of drawings of Punjabi Artisans - I love these depictions and choice of subject. A 'Tarkhan' - a Carpenter at work - by Keher Singh, Mid 19th Century ( Collection of Govt. Museum and Art Gallery. Chandigarh) 'Dyal Singh' - Comb Maker - By Kapur Singh - Mid 19th Century ( Govt. Mus. Chandigarh ) A 'Ghumiar' - Potter - 'Nanak Ghumiar' A 'Chimba' - 'block printer' 'Roghan Kash' - an 'oil presser' - pressing Alsi, KhasKhas and Saron ( Linseed, poppy and mustard seeds) A thread maker A 'Die Stamper' (?) - note the beard is protected with a cloth A 'Mochi' - cobbler A 'julaha' - a weaver and weaveress 'Bhago' Women cooking in a 'Tandoor' oven - Kehar Singh Wandering 'Jogis' - 'Allah Ditta' (playing sarangi) and 'Ghulam Ali' ( on Ik tara) - 'Bawa Farid de Cheley' - disciples of Baba Farid - by Kehar Singh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaur-uk Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 wow these photo's are amazing!! i agree, the choice of subject is great, truley shows the life and work of different working class people 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystical Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I love looking at theses old style pictures. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I love looking at theses old style pictures. same here bro 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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