India Gallery 1 (Carnelian, Gujarat). (all photos copyright T. Insoll).

(All captions refer to images left to right) (see Completed Field Projects and various papers listed in publications for details).

1. Carnelian nodules in situ, Ratanpor, Gujarat (June 2000).

2. Shallow pit working dug to obtain carnelian nodules, Ratanpor, Gujarat (June 2000).

1. Bhils sorting agate nodules, Ratanpor, Gujarat (June 2000).

2. Contractor with sorted carnelian nodules, Ratanpor, Gujarat (June 2000).

1. Carnelian bead shaping using buffalo horn hammers, Khambhat, Gujarat (August 1997).

2. Drilling carnelian beads using a bow drill, Nagara, Gujarat (June 2000).

1. Mechanical polishing of large quantities of carnelian beads, Khambhat, Gujarat (August 1997).

2. Hand grinding and polishing carnelian beads, Khambhat, Gujarat (August 1997).

3. Carnelian beads and nodules awaiting baking to change colour, Khambhat, Gujarat (August 1997).

1. Carnelian (and other) bead sellers shop, Khambhat, Gujarat (August 1997).

2. 'Visually' Indian beads from (L-R), 1 & 2, Timbuktu, 3 & 4, Gao.

1. Siddis at Ratanpor or Ratnapura village, Gujarat (June 2000).

2. Siddi incense sellers, Baba Ghor shrine, Gujarat (June 2000).