Anecdotes about sweeper families in a few villages of western Rajasthan, India. Based on Tan Dan's experience of the relations in his region. He was a farmer with keen interest in the living conditions of low-ranked castes in his village around 1980. The narrations are richly illustrated by Tan Dan's photos of his Bhangi friends of all ages. Their historical roots are touched upon and the reason for their skill in making strong reed baskets.