23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Colors in the Sun

A worker in Shantipur’s weaving hub dries freshly starched fabrics, their vibrant colors stretching across the frame. The scene captures the artistry, rhythm, and tradition of Bengal’s rich textile heritage—all alive under the open sky.

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