The Women of India

Portraits of Indian Women
by K. L. Kamat
First Online: May 2, 2002
Page Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Table of Contents

An Indian Model
	A Farmer Woman with Her Ornaments This Lady Borrowed Jewelry from entire village to pose for this picture!
An Indian woman in sari Having dense, long hair was/is considered a sign of female beauty in India

See Also:

• Indian Faces -- Photographer Kamat narrates the stories of capturing some memorable portraits of Indian women.
• Women of India -- Frequently asked questions and articles on the roles and status of women in India. Includes biographies, topics on Sati, widows, history and artifacts.
• Faces of India -- Photographer Kamat captures the diversity of India through these memorable portraits
• The Faces of India - II
• The Faces of India - III