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Fellahine woman, Egypt, circa 1880s
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Fellahine woman, Egypt, circa 1880s
Fellahine woman, Egypt, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a Fellahine woman from Egypt during the late 1800s. The Fellahin were the rural peasantry of Egypt, making up the vast majority of the population during this period. Dressed in traditional clothing, the woman wears a simple, long-sleeved tunic and a voluminous, colorful skirt, both made of coarsely woven fabric. Her head is covered with a scarf, a common practice to protect herself from the harsh desert sun. In her hands, she cradles a small basket, filled with fresh produce, likely from her family's farm. The background reveals a barren, yet beautiful desert landscape, with rolling sand dunes and rocky terrain. Despite the challenging living conditions, the woman exudes a sense of strength and resilience, reflecting the deep-rooted connection between the Fellahin and the land they cultivated for generations. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Fellahine woman during the 1880s, a time when Egypt was undergoing significant transformation as it transitioned from Ottoman rule to British colonialism.
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