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Everything in this blog was posted in reverse chronological order. Thus, please keep in mind that everything is happening backwards, as you scroll down and read, and that the beginning of the blog (here), is actually the end. Thanks.

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Leaving Ludiya

Ludiya Village

Ludiya Village is a small village of the Harijan tribe. "Harijan" is a name given by Gandhi that means "People of God".

Though the caste system is changing now in India, people of the Harijan are still considered of very low caste: Untouchables. However, just 20 years ago, and probably for hundreds or thousands of years proceeding that, if someone of a higher caste by mistake touched them, or even brushed up against them, they were required to take a shower or bath.

Ludiya Village #21: Inside Second House & Leaving Second House

Ludiya Village #20: Inside Second House

Ludiya Village #19: Going To & Inside Second House

Ludiya Village #18: Going to Second House

Ludiya: Going to the Second House

After I left this first house, I was practically dragged to a second house to look at more stuff that I could buy.

Ludiya Village #17: Inside First House & Going to Second House

This woodwork was done by the husband, in the village. He is the man pictured in these photos.

Ludiya Village #16: Inside First House

Silver Necklace w/Gold polish (all necklaces are 100% silver): 2500 Rs. / $55.15

Ludiya Village #15: Inside First House

This is the bottom of a device for applying eyeliner. A pen pulls out of the top.
Purple Flowers Blanket: 2200 Rs. / $48.53

Ludiya Village #14: Inside First House

earrings w/balls 300 Rs. / $6.61. Half Moon 900 Rs. / $19.85. Made of Silver.

NOTE: I EVENTUALLY BOUGHT THE EARRINGS W/BALLS FOR 150 RS. THUS, THE PRICES GIVEN HERE, FOR ALL OF THESE ITEMS, ARE THE INITIAL PRICES THAT I WAS GIVEN AND WROTE DOWN, AND ARE NOT AT ALL FINAL. I AM JUST WRITING DOWN THE PRICE THAT I WAS FIRST GIVEN BY THE LADY WHO WAS PRESENTING THE GOODS (IN HER LANGUAGE OF KUTCHI), VIA MY TRANSLATOR/GUIDE.

IT IS ALSO QUITE POSSIBLE THAT MY GUIDE WAS GETTING A HEFTY COMMISSION FROM WHATEVER I BOUGHT. THUS, THE PRICES GIVEN FOR THE PRODUCTS FROM LUDIYA VILLAGE ARE PROBABLY NOT AT ALL ACCURATE.

IF THIS IS TOO CONFUSING, AND IT WOULD BE EASIER FOR ME TO NOT GIVE ANY PRICES AT ALL, OR EVEN NOT SHOW THESE PHOTOS AT ALL, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. ANY FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED.

Blanket 1500 Rs. / $33.

Ludiya Village #13: Inside First House

Red Blanket w/circles 8000 Rs. / $176. Other blankets 1500 Rs. / $33.

Red Dress 1000 Rs. / $22.

Ludiya Village #12: Inside First House

Blue Bag: 2000 Rs. / $44.12.
Pink Bag.

Ludiya Village #11: First House & Outside First House

The Village Temple
Silver w/Gold Polish Earings: 7000 Rs. / $154.
Big, 100% Silver Necklace: 1/2 kg: 6000 Rs. / $132. 1 kg (this one that she is wearing is 1 kg): 10,000 Rs. / $220.