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I shot this handsome Kham man on the streets of Yushou. It was after the festival and there were many Kham, men and women, gathered on the streets in their best dress. This man wears a version of a cowboy … Continue reading
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Yushou, China…Quinghai Provence It had been a festival day in Yushou. It was supposed to be the highlight of our trip. As is often when you visit third world countries, things didn’t work out the way we had hoped. The … Continue reading
Making Palinka Yesterday, I told you that Palinka, an apricot brandy, is kept on the table in Romania, much as we might keep salt and pepper. Palinka seems to be a symbol of hospitality along with a loaf of bread … Continue reading
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When I first got married, Time-Life books issued a series of cookbooks featuring the cuisines of the world. The recipes were excellent. I still use many of them, but the photography and stories made the countries and customs come alive … Continue reading
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Kathakali is an ancient form of theatre in Kerala India. The actors are all men and the training takes from 8 to 10 years. The actors are taught prescribed eye movements and facial expressions as well as stylized body movements … Continue reading
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Baby Buddha Kashgar, Xinjiang Provence, China 2002 A chubby cheeked child rests in his mother’s arms outside a mosque in Kashgar, Western China. We saw many beautiful children, but the beauty of this little boy stole our hearts. We were … Continue reading
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Stylish enough for Vogue Magazine Gujarat, India A woman of the Garacia tribe stands in front of the village dressmaker’s shop. The Garacia women wear this costume with its vest-like blouse and full skirt. They can make it ‘their own’ … Continue reading
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A shy daughter holds tightly to her father’s hand. Remember how safe you felt when you did the same? There is no watermark on this photo in case you want to copy it and send it with your own special … Continue reading
Gujarat, India Rabari women walk to their camp. They wear their traditional dress of full skirt, a half-blouse garment that leaves their back bare, plus a draped piece of fabric over that for modesty. Their upper arms are covered with … Continue reading
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A Virtous Woman Morocco, Tafilalet Region A Berber nomad sits in front of her tent and spins. She has been widowed and she no longer travels from one spot to the other. Her home is her tent. The wool she … Continue reading
