Daeja Fallas, Photographer, New York

Description

An overhead shot captures an elderly woman engaged in weaving. She is seated, working on a mat made of woven tan strips. Her hands are actively interweaving the material. Her hair is white and she wears a pink shirt and a beaded necklace. The workspace is set on a dark wood surface, part of which is covered by the woven mat itself, which is a lighter tan color. Around her are tools and supplies, including a roll of orange tape, a clear plastic container holding scissors, thread, and other small items, and a pile of tan strips, some neatly coiled. The lighting is natural, illuminating the scene and highlighting the textures of the materials.