The Rabari
Portrait Photography - Series
2013
Brent Lewin
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Photography: Brent Lewin
The Rabari, a tribal group found in India, historically were guardians of the camel. An emblem of Rajasthan, the camel symbolizes love in folklore, and ownership once signaled status and wealth. The camel was used in warfare by the Maharajahs and played an important role in desert communication, transportation and trade. Rabari way of life is becoming increasingly difficult as they are losing access to grazing lands used for centuries on seasonal migrations.