Life, in its
own colours.
Work, play, ritual and the sea. A visual companion to the stories of Lakshadweep.
Images from the supplied collection. Captions describe visible scenes; locations, dates and image provenance are identified only where established. About the collection ↗
A working sea
Fishers gather around their catch beside brightly painted boats.
Where the palms meet the lagoon
A palm-lined shore curves beside clear, shallow water.
Between the palms
Children on a sandy path between thatched buildings and coconut palms.
An afternoon at home
A shaded courtyard, a woven seat and a moment of rest.
A game in the sand
A football game gathers pace in a sandy clearing.
The coconut economy
Husked coconuts ready for the next stage of processing.
Rhythm and movement
Performers carry short swords and decorated shields in a group display.
The shore as a gateway
Small boats connect the beach to a larger ship offshore.
Architecture among the palms
White walls, green details and red roof tiles in the supplied visual collection.
An island connection
A helicopter above a coastal landing area.
Steps by the sea
An image of a stick-dance performance on the beach at sunset.
The work after the catch
Large vessels and drying racks form part of a shore-based fish-processing space.
A record of the landing
A hammerhead shark and a tuna catch on the sand. This mixed-catch scene should not be read as evidence about a particular fishing method.
The catch comes ashore
People gather beside a tuna landing on the beach.
The long connection
A ship alongside a jetty stretching across a lagoon.
Colours of a catch
A mixed fish catch fills a brightly painted boat.
Room for the shade
Thatched shelters and coconut palms line a sandy shore.
Patterns carried forward
A group performance with colourful woven props and traditional dress.
A path by the water
A sandy path runs between thatched buildings and coastal vegetation.
Across the lagoon
A small motorboat crosses the water near a palm-lined shore.
From palm to hand
Coconut husks reveal the textures of a familiar island resource.
On the beach, together
Sorting the tuna catch beside the palms.
Gathered for an occasion
Participants in coordinated white dress with embroidered details.
Hands keeping time
Performers clap in coordinated white and gold dress.
Waiting for the water
A wooden boat rests on the sand facing the lagoon.
Timber, tile and light
Arches, white plaster and a tiered tiled roof in a mosque courtyard.
The islands in motion.
Five films from the supplied collection. Each opens on YouTube.
