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Josephine Xuereb in the Salt Pans of Gozo

Josephine Xuereb is a fifth generation salt farmer who is at the helm of her family's salt trade. In this image she is sweeping salt that will be drained, transported and packaged for sale. The family does not hire help to work in the salinas, which means the salt goes directly from their hands to the consumer. This artisanal, slow harvested salt exhibits the terroir of the Gozitan West Coast.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2022
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: Zebbug, Malta
Camera: NIKON Z 7_2
Copyright: © Naima Hall