The Labours of Women II

'The Labours of Women (II)'
Fengxiang, Shaanxi
15 x 24 cm
modern reprint of early 20th century image

Just as men were expected to plough, women were expected to weave cloth as their main occupation. This pair of images illustrates the full range of activities involved in cloth production. We may also take note that women's other prescribed occupation - the raising of children, also finds representation in this picture.