Untitled 1 From the series Journey Through Humla. C-Type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Matt Edition of 50 Charlie Campbell, 2014, West Nepal 30 x 20 Framed Print - 350 Untitled 2 Traditionally dressed women in Humla; often the buttons seen are made of silver coins. From the series Journey Through Humla. C-Type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Matt Edition of 50 Charlie Campbell, 2014, West Nepal 30 x 20 Framed Print - 350
Untitled 3 Male portrait. From the series Journey Through Humla. C-Type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Matt Edition of 50 Charlie Campbell, 2014, West Nepal 30 x 20 Framed Print - 350 Untitled 4 From the series Journey Through Humla. C-Type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Matt Edition of 50 Charlie Campbell, 2014, West Nepal 30 x 20 Framed Print - 350
Untitled 5 From the series Journey Through Humla. C-Type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Matt - Edition of 50 Charlie Campbell, 2014, West Nepal 30 x 20 Framed Print - 350 Untitled 7 From the series Journey Through Humla. C-Type print on Fuji Crystal Archive Matt - Edition of 50 Charlie Campbell, 2014, West Nepal 30 x 20 Framed Print - 350
Brick Factory Workers Around two thirds of all factories in Nepal are located in the Kathmandu Valley. Workers are usually migrants or people from more remote areas of Nepal. They often work from dawn till dusk, from autumn through till spring. In this image we can see workers on their break in the shadow of the brick factory chimney. Their job is to feed the underground kiln with coal. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal Buddhist Monks Playing Cards Buddhist Monks at the Jangchub Chhoeling Monastery enjoy their break to play cards after their meal and classes. Jose Vegas, 2014, Pokhara, Kaski District, Western Nepal
Builder Very little work is done using heavy machinery and buildings are demolished by man-power alone. These builders are working on a building demolition ahead of starting a new build project. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal Children of the Brick Factory Brick factories are scattered in the outskirts of the major cities. In some cases, workers live with their families in the areas surrounding the factory in small bunkhouses constructed out of the bricks they produce. These two kids were having fun playing outside the factory. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal
Girls Working on the Field These young girls are carrying fertile soil to an area of new ground ready to grow crops in the future. In these Nepalese low lands, the Terai, the subtropical climate means fields are typically used for the cultivation of rice, wheat and oilseeds. Jose Vegas, 2014, Outside Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi District, Western Nepal Kathmandu's Butcher Beef is strictly prohibited among both Hindus and Buddhists; cows are seen as sacred animals in Nepal. However, Buffalo meat or Buff is widely available. In one of the narrow streets of Chamati, Kathmandu, this butcher is selling Buff while enjoying a Khukuri cigarette. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal
Khukuri Blacksmith The Khukuri is a machete type knife which is very popular in Nepal. It's been traditionally used as a tool and a weapon, as well as an object of ritual during wedding ceremonies. It's the official knife of the Nepalese army and the Royal Gurkha Rifles. In this small family business, this young blacksmith helps his family to manufacture the Khukuri knifes. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal Students in English Class In this particular school in Kathmandu, English is taught as a second language. English is fairly well spoken in Nepal, especially in areas influenced by the country s tourism industry. However, in the remote villages of the Himalayas and the Terai, it is rarely learnt. These students are wearing the typical Nepali Dhaka Topi (hat) as part of their school uniform. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal
Tailor at Work Walking along one of the many squares in Kathmandu, I stumbled across a small entrance to a cellar. I peered in to find three men at work. All I could hear was the noise from their sewing machines. When asked, this tailor told me he was sewing together a Buddhist robe. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal Traffic Policeman Kathmandu, being the capital of Nepal, is a very busy city. At first this was a bit overwhelming, but I soon got strangely addicted to its chaotic and noisy atmosphere. I felt a need to explore the place, and suddenly found order amongst its chaos, like a river finding its course to the sea. Dust and vehicle fumes can be an issue, so face masks are often used. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal
Woman with Incense and the Annapurna Range Everyday at dawn this woman would walk out to burn some incense to purify the air while she recited her prayers. In the background you can see the permanently snowy summits of the Annapurna Range. Jose Vegas, 2014, Ghorepani Village, Kaski District, Western Nepal Gurung Woman Cooking Gurungs are a small community of people who settle mostly in the Kaski and Syangia Districts. Their religious beliefs are a form of Shamanism, influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism. This Gurung woman is cooking Dal Bhat, which is a delicious meal containing lentil soup, vegetable curry, rice and chapatti bread. She collects wood everyday alongside fellow villagers, carrying it in her Doko (wicker basket), and also takes care of the Mulah (radish) grown. When she returns, she spends time with her family. I was delighted to be hosted by this woman. Jose Vegas, 2014, Lwang Village, Kaski District, Western Nepal
Porters on the Trail Villages at high altitudes are often a number of days from the nearest road. Porters are needed to get a supply of food and water. They use a traditional Doko (wicker basket) that they carry hanging from their forehead. Their wages range from 500-1000 Nepali Rupees ( 3-7) per return trip, which often takes around 8 hours. In this image we can see a father and his son on their way back to their village. Jose Vegas, 2014, Outside Dobhan Village, Kaski District, Western Nepal Tamang Girl Carrying Baby Tamang people live in beautifully decorated wood and stone houses. They build these themselves with help from their community, often in rows of terraced houses with wooden facades on the front and back, and a surrounding stone wall. This family have decorated their house with vibrant colors. Jose Vegas, 2014, Gatlang Village, Rasuwa District, Central Nepal
Tamang Girl The basement of the traditional Tamang house is where the families keep their animals. This allows heat from the bodies of the animals to rise into the single room flat above, providing some warmth to the Tamang families living there. Normally a Tamang family will own a female Buff (Asian buffalo) or a few goats to provide milk, and some chickens. This girl poses naturally after tiding up her family stable. Jose Vegas, 2014, Gatlang Village, Rasuwa District, Central Nepal Tamang Girl and Langtang Himal Tamang people live quiet lives, but ones that are almost never free of work. Gatlang Village is located at 2238m in the Langtang Himal mountain range. People here live surrounded by a spectacular view of the Langtang Lirung, the highest peak in the area at 7227m. Jose Vegas, 2014, Gatlang Village, Rasuwa District, Central Nepal
Prayer Beads Wood, bone, seeds and precious stones are typically used in Hindu and Buddhist prayer beads. In this case the beads have been made out of Rudraksha seeds. Prayer beads have been used for thousands of years to count the number of times a Mantra is recited during prayer. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal Tamang Woman Smoking Tamang people are commonly characterized for wearing big round earrings and a Tamang Topi (hat). Each individual hat possesses its own hand crafted design of Topi, and earrings are often inherited or crafted as gifts out of a few thousand rupees of gold. Jose Vegas, 2014, Gatlang Village, Rasuwa District, Central Nepal
Tamang Woman Weaving Some jobs are split between men and women in the Tamang community. While men carry out carpentry and building work, women take charge of washing clothes and weaving. Other jobs are carried out equally by both men and women. This woman is using a backstrap loom, one of the traditional methods of weaving which is very common among Tamang communities. Jose Vegas, 2014, Gatlang Village, Rasuwa District, Central Nepal Tamang Woman Tamang people are one of the largest ethnic groups remaining in Nepal. They live in small villages scattered across the Langtang mountain range in the Himalayas and the Kathmandu Valley. I was fascinated by their culture and lifestyle. Their architecture is simple, yet practical and beautiful. Their traditional clothing is both elegant and colourful. Yet what I was most attracted to was their hospitality and warmth. Jose Vegas, 2014, Briddhim Village, Rasuwa District, Central Nepal
Girl in Kathmandu Nose jewellery and Henna tattoos are associated with marriage, ceremonies and religious festivals. Piercings are also associated with the purity of women. So, in many communities a woman without nose jewellery would not be permitted to serve food and water. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal Women Extracting Wheat Grains Walking along the vast plains of Kathmandu Valley with my friend Pukar, we encounter these two women. The beauty of the scene we witnessed really caught my attention, as did the hard labour both women were undertaking. These two women would set a veil up over two sticks and shake the wheat to let the grains fall on a sack. The veil prevents the grains from being blown away by the wind. Jose Vegas, 2014, Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu District, Central Nepal
Man with Khukuri Tamangs are Lama (Tibetan) Buddhists. Their communities in the Himalayas share a border with Tibet. This man is carrying his Doko (wicker basket) and Khukuri knife. Life in the mountains often involves harvesting goods and collecting wood, which both of these items are essential for. Jose Vegas, 2014, Gatlang Village, Rasuwa District, Central Nepal Water Taxi A woman paddles a traditional canoe through the flower blooms on Lake Phewa in the Pokhara Valley. Aron Klein, 2010, Pokhara Valley, Western Nepal Foamex mounted print 100 x 75 cm - 500 / 60 x 45 cm print copy - 250
Rest and be Thankful Prayer flags in the Annapurna region carry blessings illustrated on the flags to all beings. As wind passes over the surface of the flags, air is purified and sanctified by the mantras. Aron Klein, 2010, Annapurna mountain range, Central Nepal Foamex mounted print 100 x 75 cm - 500 / 60 x 45 cm print copy - 250 Life Goes On The river Bagmati both brings joy and takes it away. As these boys play in the river, tucked just out of frame are several open air cremations. Aron Klein, 2010, Kathmandu, Central Nepal Foamex mounted print 100 x 75 cm - 500 / 60 x 45 cm print copy - 250
Golden Hour A monk leaving the the Swayambhu monastery in Katmandu. Swayambhu is among the oldest religious sites in Nepal. Aron Klein, 2010, Kathmandu, Central Nepal Foamex mounted print 100 x 75 cm - 500 / 60 x 45 cm print copy - 250