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Ambala district in the state of Haryana, India - A Bamboo Merchant and two young assistants/apprentices (his sons?) stringing a charpoy. A Charpoy is a bed or cot used in India. It has a wooden frame with woven webbing for the top. Date: circa 1910s
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Ambala Apprentices Assistants Bamboo Feb17 Frame Merchant Sons Stringing Weavers Weaving Webbing Woven Daybed Haryana
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1. Title: "A Traditional Bedmaking Scene in Ambala District, Haryana, India: A Bamboo Merchant and His Young Assistants Stringing a Charpoy, Circa 1910s" 2.. This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as a bamboo merchant and his two young assistants diligently string a charpoy, a traditional Indian daybed or cot, in the Ambala district of Haryana, India. Dating back to the 1910s, this scene showcases the intricate process of weaving the woven webbing onto the wooden frame of the charpoy. The merchant, with a proud and focused expression, oversees the work of his sons or apprentices, their faces reflecting determination and concentration. The bamboo poles, skillfully arranged, create a harmonious composition against the backdrop of a simple yet vibrant Indian setting. This image offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship that continues to thrive in India. 3. Description: In this photograph, we witness a traditional bedmaking scene in the Ambala district of Haryana, India. A bamboo merchant, accompanied by his two young assistants, work together to string a charpoy, a traditional Indian daybed or cot. The charpoy, a versatile piece of furniture, features a wooden frame and a woven webbing top. The merchant, with a look of pride and focus, supervises the stringing process, while his assistants work diligently to secure the webbing onto the frame. The bamboo poles, arranged in a precise and harmonious manner, create a visually appealing contrast against the simple yet vibrant Indian setting. This photograph, taken in the early 1910s, offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship that continues to thrive in India. 4. Keywords: Ambala district, Haryana, India, bamboo merchant, young assistants, apprentices, sons, stringing, charpoy, bed, cot, wooden frame, weavers, weaving, woven webbing, top, 1910s.
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