The family looms

Shivanandan (right) stands with his neighbors inside his home. January 2013.

Shivanandan's Aunt

Shivanandan's aunt works a loom in the family home. Despite having a cataract in one eye, 'she is faster at the loom than many of our neighbors,' according to her nephew. January 2013.

Shivanandan w/ Upaya team

Shivanandan (center, pink scarf) poses in front of his house with his neighbors (right) and Upaya's Sriram Gutta and Sachi Shenoy (left). January 2013.

Tanti Family

Shivanandan and his family. January 2013.