Kurumba woman of Attappadi

Black and white portrait of an Kurumba tribe woman of Attappadi in Palakkad district of Kerala
Kurumba tribe woman | Attappadi, Palakkad, Kerala, India

There are three scheduled tribes in Attappadi in Palakkad district of Kerala: Irulas, Mudugars and Kurumbas. The most primitive of these three are the Kurumba. They continue to live in the interiors of the forest.

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  1. Every bit of time and life that she has seen is etched on her face, but it is also evident that a good number of those times brought smiles and laughter which are also recorded. Masterful and tender work. Joshi.

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  2. So many wrinkles..wondering what she has seen, what she is thinking..
    People have tendency to look or smile at the camera..she is not doing either..how did you manage it?

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