Indian Women and their Chores

Photographs by K. L. Kamat
First Online: August 15, 1997
Page Last Updated: August 17, 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

Girls Drying Long Hair Clay models depicting life of Indian women
	Gossipping Girls School girls chit-chating on a Bangalore street
Sisters-in-Law Sharing a Playful Moment The joint-family structure of India allowed for deep and long lasting friendship between relatives
	Girl Friends
Guests Chatting at a Wedding Wedding of Tulsidas Kamat, Honavar, 1980

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