Graceful Carriage

Women traditionally carry their loads on their head. No matter how weighty…

…no matter how compact and heavy…

…how unwieldy…

…how large in comparison…

…these strong, regal, and graceful women are in perfect balance.

This woman stopped in front of the bank to sell her bananas and vegetables.

A chumbal on the crown of her head helps to balance the load.

Outside the Institute, a tribal woman came to beg for money.

Her load was interesting…not sure if she was selling spices and trinkets, or if it was an offering, or something else?