Old Even lady working with reindeer skin. Reindeer skin is used for making clothes and boots, which are worn mainly by the local dance troupes. The skins are used also for making bags and souvenirs. Esso village, Kamchatka, Russian Federation. Photo taken by Emma Wilson 1998

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