Indian Women and their Chores

Photographs by K. L. Kamat
First Online: April 07, 2003
Page Last Updated: January 13, 2026

Introduction

Inspired by Lauren Greenfield's photographs on the same name, and similar theme, we've complied this exhibit of Indian women (girls, women, and ladies) going about their life.

Table of Contents

Guests Chatting at a Wedding Wedding of Tulsidas Kamat, Honavar, 1980
	A Young Girl being helped with the Red Dot
Exchange of Red and Yellow Ladies honoring each other by exchanging kumkum and turmeric powder
	Girls Drying Long Hair Clay models depicting life of Indian women

See Also:

• 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