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Prisoners spinning yarn - Yerwada Jail, India
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Prisoners spinning yarn - Yerwada Jail, India
Prisoners spinning yarn - Yerwada Jail, Pune, India (Gandhi was imprisoned here for a time, spinning thread whilst imprisoned). Date: circa 1908
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Attire Cloth Fabric Gandhi Gaol Inmates Jail Labour Prison Prisoner Prisoners Spin Spinning Textiles Thread Yarn Officers
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In this evocative photograph taken circa 1908, a group of prisoners at Yerwada Jail in Pune, India, are seen engaged in the meticulous process of spinning yarn. Yerwada Jail, now known as Yerawada Central Prison, holds historical significance as the place where Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned for a time during his non-cooperation movement against the British Raj in 1908. The prisoners, dressed in simple, loose-fitting white cotton attire, are intently focused on their task. Their hands move rhythmically, turning the spindles and drawing out the thread from the charkha – a traditional spinning wheel. The prisoners' attire, with its minimalist design and practicality, reflects the Indian ethos of self-sufficiency and resourcefulness. The British officers, dressed in their formal uniforms, oversee the prisoners' labor. The juxtaposition of the traditional Indian spinning process and the colonial officers highlights the complexities of the Indian subcontinent during this period. The prisoners' labor, once considered a form of punishment, was also a means of production for the textile industry, which was a significant economic sector during British rule. The prisoners' dedication to their work is evident in their focused expressions and the piles of fabric and thread that surround them. The spinning of yarn was a crucial step in the production of cloth, which was then woven into various textiles. The textiles produced in Indian prisons were known for their high quality and were often exported to various parts of the world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the intersection of Indian tradition, British colonial rule, and the labor of prisoners. It is a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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