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The Lambadis' doors in Andhra Pradesh
by Lakshmi Prabhala
Across the Medak district in Andhra Pradesh, one finds settlements of the Lambadi tribe known as thanda.
A characteristic feature of a thanda are wonderfully attractive and striking doors, that could easily cause the envy of their urban cousins.
Using mostly vibrant hues of the red, blue, green and yellow, wonderful designs and patterns are created and add to the charm of the rural scenery.
In this slideshow, a few examples of these gorgeous doorways.
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An independent photographer based out of Hyderabad, India, Lakshmi is drawn to street photography, where she believes she has an opportunity to observe life and if lucky try to catch it while it is happening. Lakshmi has had her works exhibited in solo as well as group exhibits in the past few years. Her works have appeared in many popular coffee table tops and lifestyle and travel magazines. She maintains a photo-blog on Hyderabad. You can also read about her travels here.
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