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Diamond polishing, Jaipur, India
A man squats on the floor by the window of his Jaipur workshop and polishes diamonds with a hand powered cutting machine Date: 1987
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1987 Craftsman Cutter Cutting Diamond Diamonds Eighties Grinding Legged Maker Polisher Power Rajasthan Skilled Squatting Sweat Wheel Workshop Faceted Sweatshop
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.5cm (15.6" x 10.4")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and skill of a diamond polisher at work in his Jaipur, India workshop in 1987. The man, dressed in simple clothing, is squatting on the floor by the window, his cross-legged position allowing him to easily maneuver the hand-powered cutting machine. Sweat drips from his brow as he meticulously grinds and polishes each diamond, his expression one of deep concentration. The scene transports us back to the 1980s, a time when the diamond industry in Rajasthan, India was thriving. The workshop, which could be described as a sweatshop, is filled with the sounds of grinding wheels and the faint glint of diamonds reflecting the sunlight that filters in through the window. Despite the harsh conditions, the diamond polisher's craftsmanship and skill are on full display. Each diamond is carefully faceted by hand, transforming rough stones into brilliant gems. The intricate process of cutting and polishing is a testament to the artisanal traditions that have been passed down through generations in Jaipur. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element behind the production of diamonds, and the dedication and skill required to transform raw materials into precious gems. The image invites us to reflect on the rich history and cultural significance of diamond cutting in Rajasthan, India, and the enduring allure of this ancient craft.
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