Tehuana Woman Holding Bowl

This image depicts a Tehuana woman holding a decorative, possibly porcelain bowl. She is wearing a traditional Tehuantepec dress and headwear. The dress is heavily embroidered and her accessories consist of two necklaces. Behind her there is a hut and a large building, possibly signifying a marketplace or a home? She is carrying a cloth which might be used to cover objects in the bowl or she is about to do some laundry. Her dress and stance symbolize she is of high class and standing.

Bahatia Woman

This image depicts three Bhatia women posing for the camera. They are wearing traditional Indian textiles accessorized with various amounts of jewelry such as: bangles, toes rings, jhumka earrings, and Indian chokers. The woman on the left is leaning on a very decorative Indian chair. The furniture, dress, and jewelry signify these women as being somewhat wealthy. However, their expressions paint a contrasting picture. This image parades a somber mood which could be the result of the recent colonization of the British in their country.