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End of Drying

Shantipur is the only village in Bengal where traditional Tant-sarees are made. After making this Tant- saree, which is woven from thread, it is dried in the sun with rice starch. Then it is folded and ready for sale in the market.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2924
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: shantipur, India
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © ABHIJIT DEY