Chillis Collection

Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch, desert agriculture, Imperial Valley, CA, 1937
Desert agriculture. Brushed chili field. Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch. Imperial Valley, California

Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch, desert agriculture, Imperial Valley, CA, 1937
Desert agriculture. Brushed chili field. Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch. Imperial Valley, California

Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch, desert agriculture, Imperial Valley, CA, 1937
Desert agriculture. Brushed chili field. Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch. Imperial Valley, California

Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch, desert agriculture, Imperial Valley, CA, 1937
Desert agriculture. Brushed chili field. Replanting chili plants on a Japanese-owned ranch. Sticks, palm leaves and paper are used for protection against wind and cold

Mexican townfolk sacking peppers near Stockton, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican townfolk sacking peppers near Stockton, California

Mexican townfolk sacking peppers near Stockton, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican townfolk sacking peppers near Stockton, California

Red chillis hang up in front of a traditional Basque house, Espelette, Province of Labourd, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle Aquitaine, France

USA, New Mexico, Taos, Drying chillis

Shop decoration in Madrid, New Mexico, USA

Chilli peppers in a basket in Wangdue Bhutan

Ura, Bhutan. Red chilli peppers drying in the sun

Hot Stuff - The Story
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Mexico, Veracruz, Papantla, Green chililes for sale in the market

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Food, Fresh, Organic Chillies on display in Farmers market

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Laos, Drying Red Peppers in Village on the Mekong River

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red and orange chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sun on the road from Selcuk to Sirince

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red and orange chilies hanging up to drying in late afternoon sunshine on the road from Selcuk to Sirince

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Sirince, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hanging up to dry from roof of house in late afternoon summer sunshine in old town

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine in the old town against cloudless blue sky

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Sirince, Women preparing red and green chilies outside, in late afternoon sunshine in the old town

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hung up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Sirince, Strings of brightly coloured red and green chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sunshine on the road from Selcuk to Sirince with large gourd partly seen in foreground

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies drying in late afternoon summer sunshine

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Sirince, Brightly coloured chilies laid out to dry in late afternoon summer sun on tiled rooftops of house in the old town

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Sirince, Shallow wooden crates of chilies and mushrooms drying in late afternoon summer sunshine on tiled rooftops of house in the old town

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine and changing colour from green to red

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine, changing colour from green to red

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hanging up to dry in the late afternoon summer sunshine, changing colour from green to red

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine and changing colour from green to red

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red and orange chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sunshine on the road from Selcuk to Sirince

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sunshine on the road from Selcuk to Sirince with large gourd in foreground

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red chilies hanging up to dry in the late afternoon sunshine on the road from Selcuk to Sirince

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red and orange chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sunshine with sweetcorn growing behind, on the road from Selcuk to Sirince

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sunshine with sweetcorn growing behind, on the road from Selcuk to Sirince

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine, changing colour from green to red

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies drying in late afternoon summer sunshine, changing colur from green to red

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Selcuk, Strings of brightly coloured red chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon sunshine on the road from Selcuk to Sirince

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of brightly coloured chilies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sunshine

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Izmir Province, Chilli peppers hung up to dry

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of red and orange chili peppers hung up to dry in summer sunshine from window frame of house in the old town

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of red, green and orange chili peppers strung up to dry in summer sunshine from the window frame of house in old town

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of chili peppers and mushrooms hanging in front of windows of whitewashed houses in the old town to dry in summer sunshine. Woven basket hanging at side

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Strings of yellow and orange chili peppers hanging from wooden window frame of house in the old town to dry in the summer sunshine

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Italy, Veneto, Venice, Centro Storico, Local grocer with display of fresh fruit, vegetables and chillies. Woman in interior

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadadsi, Red chilli peppers hung on strings to dry in summer sunshine around window frame of whitewashed house in the old town

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Red and green chilies for sale on stall at weekly market

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In the heart of New Mexico, specifically in Taos and Madrid, the vibrant culture thrives. From the scorching sun-drenched fields to the charming shops adorned with fiery red peppers, this is where chilli enthusiasts find their paradise. In Madrid, a small town in New Mexico, shop decorations come alive with an array of colourful chillis. The walls are adorned with strings of dried peppers that add a touch of spice to every corner. It's as if these humble vegetables have become works of art themselves. But it's not just in America where chillis hold significance; across the globe in Wangdue Bhutan and Ura Bhutan, they play a vital role too. In baskets overflowing with vibrant red peppers, locals proudly display their harvests. Underneath the blazing sun, these precious fruits dry out slowly but surely - nature's way of preserving their intense heat. The story behind hot stuff begins here - from seed to plant to drying process. These EyeUbiquitous captures showcase every step along this journey: farmers tending to their crops under sweltering American summers or Bhutanese villages bustling with activity as they prepare for another batch of spicy goodness. They have transcended mere ingredients; they've become symbols representing cultures and traditions worldwide. Whether you're exploring the enchanting landscapes of New Mexico or immersing yourself in Bhutanese customs, one thing remains constant - chillis bring people together through shared love for all things spicy. So next time you take a bite into that fiery dish or sprinkle some crushed pepper on your meal, remember its origins - from those sun-dried peppers hanging gracefully on shop walls in Madrid to those baskets brimming with red-hot treasures halfway across the world in Ura Bhutan.