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Kimono Girl with Souvenirs in the Rain
Passing by one of the many souvenir stands near the famed Fushimi-Inari temple in Kyoto, Japan on a rainy afternoon, I saw a woman in traditional dress contemplating the wares beneath a clear umbrella. The colors of her kimono echo those of the charms and masks for sale, connecting those images and making a visual point about the commoditization of cultural traditions and about modern reflections on heritage.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 07.2017 |
Date Uploaded: | 07.2017 |
Photo Location: | Kyoto , Japan |
Camera: | iPhone 7 |
Copyright: | © Elizabeth Scully |