January 25, 2023
THE ART OF THE CLOTHESLINE
IN INDIA THE CLOTHESLINE IS UBIQUITOUS, A PART OF THE LOCAL LANDSCAPE THAT PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO PEOPLE’S LIVES.
IN URBAN SETTINGS ONE CAN SEE CLOTHES DANGLING FROM STRANDS OF WIRE HUNG FROM ONE WINDOW TO ANOTHER.
EVEN ON THE SIDES OF BUILDINGS.
OR DRAPED OVER BICYCLES.
LOOKING FOR A LITTLE BREEZE OR MAYBE A LITTLE LOVE.
THE END
Jo Thomas
January 25, 2023 at 7:44 pmThanks for including me in your travels! I remember India – but you provide a different view, always welcome…
Jo Thomas
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:52 pmHi Jo. Glad you enjoyed the photos. As a subscriber to my blog, you are stuck with me. Leaving for West Africa tomorrow. You will
probably hear more about that too. xoxoxox Miss you.
Martie
January 25, 2023 at 8:36 pmI love that art is found in bold colors and paintings on the walls as well. Fun!
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:52 pmWell, Jimbo, yes websites can be problematic, but I only received one comment. Glad you have a favorite. Mine is
the one of the clothes draped on the bicycle.
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:57 pmHi Martie, You’ve been to India, haven’t you? Yes, bold colors everywhere! Many thanks.
Barry Boulton
January 25, 2023 at 9:13 pmGreat shots Pam that give a nice colorful insight into one part of the culture. I”m always impressed by how poor people – and I assume these are poor neighborhoods by our standards – always manage to keep their clothes so clean and beautiful. The pride in personal appearance shows through so well. As always, your photography educates and inspires!
Pam Perkins
January 25, 2023 at 9:34 pmHi Barry, I’m glad you enjoyed my little clothesline ditty. Yes, it’s true. The women working in the fields or on construction crews carrying cement on their heads look like they could be on a Paris runway. Elegant and always pristine.
Jim B
January 25, 2023 at 11:30 pmLove these Pam! My favorite is the tree/plant with all the red color.
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:53 pmOK maybe you will get two replies from me!
Jim B
January 25, 2023 at 11:34 pmI left a comment but the submit button was problematic and then it told me I had left duplicate comments. I hate robots. So much.
Susan Gutterman
January 26, 2023 at 7:22 amSuch gorgeous colors and patterns in your photos, Pam. Each clothesline tells a story!
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:55 pmThank you, Susan. Stories are always important.
Darcy Fowkes
January 26, 2023 at 7:39 amBarry’s observation about how poor people (maybe by our standards) kept their clothes so nice and clean, made me realize that wealth is relative, and that color itself can be a currency. It is certainly way more abundant in India than it is in our country. To native Indians, clothing rich in color must be a currency in and of itself.
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:51 pmDarcy, As someone who knows her colors and fabrics, your insights are appreciated. Pam
Rob Thomson
January 26, 2023 at 2:32 pmHello Pam
Wonderful pictures telling so much of the setting
Made me reflect on some of my clothes line experiences and have seen some good-ones strung on backpacks to catch the sun after a wet night
Ciao Rob
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:56 pmRob, Thanks very much. Photographs are memories. Yours and mine!
Karen Perkins
January 27, 2023 at 9:18 pmLovely Pam. Such dramatic colors capturing tales of people’s lives. Can’t wait to see more.
<3 Karen
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:50 pmHi Karen, You are so observant. Thank you for your support of my work. xoxoxo
Sybil-Ann Burgess
January 29, 2023 at 12:43 pmSo nice to see that someone can look at a clothesline, see beauty in it and then share that beauty.. Thanks.
Pam Perkins
January 29, 2023 at 12:49 pmThank you, Sybil. I’m glad this post resonated with you. Pam