Weaver at Backstrap Loom in Pokhara Dawn Light

Cool blue morning light spills through a large window, illuminating dust motes and condensation beading on the glass. A woman sits inside a covered market hall in Pokhara, her body angled in the lower right third of the frame as she works a traditional backstrap loom. The wooden beams of the loom contrast with the soft, warm tones of her cotton sari, which features intricate midsummer patterns. Her hands move with practiced precision over the warp threads, while condensation droplets blur the view of the mountain village outside. The floor beneath her is worn stone, reflecting the pale sky. One thread of indigo dye hangs loosely near her knee.