23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Colors in the Loom

A man in Shantipur carefully dries vibrant threads—red, purple, blue, and green—preparing them for saree weaving. The vivid rows of yarn reflect the rich craft heritage of this famous textile hub.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Shantipur, West Bengal, India
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © Debashis Mukherjee