Indian Woman in a Sari - West Bengal, India
One of the leaders of a women's self-help group came to meet us in the village of Gairkata (outside Siliguri, India). This woman was just one of many confident, proud and entrepreneurial women in the village - the support of the groups and the micro-credit loans have made a real difference in the lives of these women. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Colorful and Cheery - Cusco, Peru
An indigenous woman done up in her traditional dress sells hats and other knitted goods at a monthly crafts market in Cusco, Peru. The market takes place on the first Sunday of each month in the Plaza de Armas. Vendors have an opportunity to sell their goods directly to buyers instead of going through middlemen. Read more about trek to Machu Picchu. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Burmese Mother and Child - Toungoo, Myanmar
We met this adorable girl and her mother waiting at the train station in Toungoo, Myanmar. The yellow powder on the faces is thanaka, known locally as "Myanmar make-up" and comes from a type of wood (mixed with water). Read more about our visit to Myanmar.
Masai Woman and Laughter - Lake Manyara, Tanzania
University Student at Varendra Museum - Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Guatemalan Mother and Baby - San Pedro Sacatepequez, Guatemala
Sonia runs a small shop in San Pedro Sacatepequez (Guatemala) with her daughter always on her back or side as she works. Read more about our visits to Kiva microfinance borrowers in Guatemala. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Nepali Woman - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
A local woman strikes a majestic pose near the village of Khorto on the third day of our Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Tibetan Woman - Xiahe, China
Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Friendly Miao Woman - Guizhou Province, China
Taken at the Gedong weekly market, outside of Kaili in Guizhou Province, China. Read more about our visit to markets and villages in Guizhou Province. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Ethnic Pao Woman - Shan State, Burma
An ethnic Pao woman works the ginger fields in southern Shan State, Burma (Myanmar). Taken on the second day of our trek between Kalaw and Inle Lake. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Egyptian Woman, Vegetable Vendor - Alexandria, Egypt
A friendly vegetable vendor Egyptian woman on the streets of old Alexandria, Egypt.
Abyaneh Woman, Iran
Abyaneh woman in mountains in Iran.
Adoring Mother and Son - Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
A proud mother gives us a big smile as we play games and adore her first son. Taken near Bagarchhap village on the way from Dharapani to Chame on the fourth day of our Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal. Read more about our Annapurna Circuit trek. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Older Crete Woman
We met this older woman while going through a village near Lassithi Plateau in Crete. Great spirit and sense of humor.
Smiling Marma Mother and Son - Bandarban, Bangladesh
Taken at the weekly indigenous market in Bandarban, Bangladesh.
Tajik Woman at Shah Mansur Market - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Taken at the Shah Mansur Bazaar in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Dig deeper into Central Asian Cuisine and find out the best and worst of food and markets in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Basket Weaver at Market - Rajasthan, India
A basket weaver beams a big smile in Udaipur's Mandi Market (Rajasthan, India). Read: A Lesson from Udaipur © UncorneredMarket.com
Young Iranian Woman in Traditional Dress - Shiraz, Iran
A young woman dressed in traditional dress at Bagh-e Naranjestan (Orange garden) in Shiraz, Iran.
