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Indigo Beaters and Factory Scene in Benares District
The piece paints a vivid portrait of indigo production near Benares with indigo beaters in blue bodies siphoning liquid in long vats. It details the beating process, fermentation, presses, and the sensory chaos of the factory along with a view of the English planter Mr. T- and the bungalow, capturing the harsh heat and rhythmic labor of the indigo trade.
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Calcutta
Niles
Ganges Valley
Benares
Fiist
Dhiad
Lotten
Leonuki
Hadigo
Indigo of Commerce
Teri