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INDIAN CLOTH MERCHANT
A white European woman looks carefully through piles of fabrics, brought to her home by a cloth merchant in colonial India. Date: 1930s
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Brought Carefully Cloth Fabric Fabrics Merchant Piles
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring a piece of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an enchanting image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases a white European woman examining fabrics brought to her home by a cloth merchant in colonial India during the 1930s. Each sip from this beautifully designed mug transports you to another time and place, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for history lovers, tea enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the rich tapestry of human culture. Personalize it with your favorite photo or this captivating vintage image and enjoy your favorite beverage in style.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of exchange and interaction between cultures during the colonial era in India. In the image, a white European woman, dressed in elegant attire, sits at a table in her home, intently examining piles of vibrant fabrics spread out before her. The source of her fascination is a cloth merchant, who stands behind her, attentively watching her selection process. The merchant, likely of Indian descent, carries a large roll of fabric on his back, a common method of transportation for textile traders in colonial India. The scene takes place in the 1930s, a time when the Indian textile industry was undergoing significant changes due to British colonial rule and the introduction of industrialization. The merchant's presence in the woman's home represents the continued importance of traditional textile trade, despite the encroachment of European textile mills. The fabrics, with their intricate patterns and rich colors, serve as a reminder of the artistic and cultural heritage of India that continued to captivate the European market. The photograph offers a glimpse into the complex and dynamic relationships that existed between European colonizers and Indian merchants during this period, as well as the enduring allure of Indian textiles.
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