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This project aims to document the history of Marwar through voices of its women. Marwari women have been the carriers and keepers of culture for generations. They've dutifully guarded traditions and customs. In these oral history interviews women talk about their childhood, families and cities they grew up in. They also shed light on marriage and migration and their encounters with the purdah system and lives in widowhood. Women have traditionally been involved in a number of activities and chores such as fetching water, cooking, playing games, celebrating festivals, crafting costumes etc. Fierce and bold, these women have been enthusiastic to learn, be it studying, shooting, horse-riding, swimming, painting or living independently. Through their stories, we capture the culture of Marwar from mid-twentieth century until now. They speak about the changes in women's lives, culture and development of cities over the years. 

"I would write letters to my brother sharing village secrets by reversing every word's spelling so no one could read it. I learnt how to read and write by sneaking into my brothers tuition classes."
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"I came to Rajasthan from UP. I find some customs of Rajasthan extremely illogical. When my father-in-law expired, I was forced to cry even though tears weren't coming out. What even is the point of it? "
"My village had a staunch purdah system. When my mother stepped out of home, two maid servants would hold up tent-like veil to cover her as she walked past. 
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We also created a visual archive, documenting photos and objects from important moments of the women's lives. These include objects they brought from their parental homes during marriage. Some women were also involved in art and craft such as embroidery, knitting and stitching with which they mainly made products for family members. 

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