BISHNOI WOMAN AND CHILD
Jodhpur

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© Pat Hankinson 2001


.A young Bishnoi woman poses with one of her children. Jewelry is an essential part of her every day attire. The globular pendant worn on the forehead is known as a bor, tikka, or rakhadi.Her nose ring is attached to her earring by a gold chain. She also wears elaborate necklaces, bracelets and silver anklets.

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