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THE ART OF THE CLOTHESLINE

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

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Pam Perkins

pamperk@pacbell.net
20 Comments
  • Jo Thomas

    January 25, 2023 at 7:44 pm Reply

    Thanks for including me in your travels! I remember India – but you provide a different view, always welcome…
    Jo Thomas

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:52 pm Reply

      Hi 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 pm Reply

    I love that art is found in bold colors and paintings on the walls as well. Fun!

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:52 pm Reply

      Well, 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.

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:57 pm Reply

      Hi Martie, You’ve been to India, haven’t you? Yes, bold colors everywhere! Many thanks.

  • Barry Boulton

    January 25, 2023 at 9:13 pm Reply

    Great 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 pm Reply

      Hi 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 pm Reply

    Love these Pam! My favorite is the tree/plant with all the red color.

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:53 pm Reply

      OK maybe you will get two replies from me!

  • Jim B

    January 25, 2023 at 11:34 pm Reply

    I 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 am Reply

    Such gorgeous colors and patterns in your photos, Pam. Each clothesline tells a story!

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:55 pm Reply

      Thank you, Susan. Stories are always important.

  • Darcy Fowkes

    January 26, 2023 at 7:39 am Reply

    Barry’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.

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:51 pm Reply

      Darcy, As someone who knows her colors and fabrics, your insights are appreciated. Pam

  • Rob Thomson

    January 26, 2023 at 2:32 pm Reply

    Hello 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

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:56 pm Reply

      Rob, Thanks very much. Photographs are memories. Yours and mine!

  • Karen Perkins

    January 27, 2023 at 9:18 pm Reply

    Lovely Pam. Such dramatic colors capturing tales of people’s lives. Can’t wait to see more.
    <3 Karen

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:50 pm Reply

      Hi Karen, You are so observant. Thank you for your support of my work. xoxoxo

  • Sybil-Ann Burgess

    January 29, 2023 at 12:43 pm Reply

    So nice to see that someone can look at a clothesline, see beauty in it and then share that beauty.. Thanks.

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      Pam Perkins

      January 29, 2023 at 12:49 pm Reply

      Thank you, Sybil. I’m glad this post resonated with you. Pam

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