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Weighing tea, plantation, Ceylon, Sri Lanka
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Weighing tea, plantation, Ceylon, Sri Lanka
Vintage 19th century photograph: weighing tea on a tea plantation, Ceylon, Sri Lanka
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This 19th century photograph depicts a scene of tea weighing on a plantation in Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka. The image transports us back in time to an era of rich cultural heritage and traditional farming practices. A group of indigenous women, dressed in ethnic attire, are seen carefully measuring and sorting freshly plucked tea leaves, skillfully balancing the containers on their heads or using baskets and buckets for transportation. The tea plantation, with its lush greenery and neatly arranged rows of tea bushes, stretches out in the background, framed by a simple yet elegant administration building and a scenic road leading to a nearby town or urban residence. The women's faces express a sense of pride and focus as they perform their essential role in the tea production process. Their ethnicity and unique features add to the ethnographic significance of the photograph, providing a glimpse into the diverse population of Ceylon during this period. The presence of a traditional residence nearby suggests a close-knit community, where people from various backgrounds came together to contribute to the thriving tea industry. This vintage photograph offers an intriguing look into the history of tea cultivation in Sri Lanka, a country renowned for its world-class tea production. It is a reminder of the deep-rooted farming traditions, the harmonious coexistence of different ethnicities, and the scenic beauty that continues to captivate travelers and visitors to this day.
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