Turbans Collection (#9)

The Preston Guild Festival: costume ball in the Guild Assembly Room, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Preston Guild Festival: costume ball in the Guild Assembly Room, 1862. The ball took place on Friday in the fine centre hall of the Corn Exchange, which was tastefully fitted up for the occasion

The Prince of Wales Visit to the East: arrival of His Royal Highness at Beyrout, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales Visit to the East: arrival of His Royal Highness at Beyrout, 1862. The future King Edward VII in the Middle East. Engraving from a sketch by M

The Prince of Wales in Egypt: the Royal Party leaving the Hall of Columns, Karnak... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Egypt: the Royal Party leaving the Hall of Columns, Karnak, on their return to Luxor, 1862. The future King Edward VII in Africa....horses having been provided

The comfort of a cigarette
Lou Urlings

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh, Jaipur
3610095 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Kishan Singh, Jaipur
3610093 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Kishan Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh Second, Jaipur
3610103 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh Second, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Two, Jaipur
3610094 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Two, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Jaswant Singh
3610080 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Jaswant Singh by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Man Singh, Jaipur
3610101 Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Man Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Jai Singh Alwar, 1892
3610085 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Jai Singh Alwar, 1892 by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Dinodia

Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and his Wife, Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal
DND184170 Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and his Wife, Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Flight of Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore in Southern India, after the Battle of Porto Novo (now Parangipettai), between the British East India Company and the Sultanate of Mysore, 1 July 1781

Turban, British, ca. 1820. Creator: Unknown
Turban, British, ca. 1820

Battle Between Iranians and Turanians, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D
Khusrau Seated on his Throne, Folio 64 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Portrait of Qilich Khan Turani, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1640; verso: ca. 1530-50

Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio... 1627-28
Shah Jahan on a Terrace, Holding a Pendant Set With His Portrait, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: 1627-28; verso: ca. 1530-50

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, recto: ca. 1610; verso: ca. 1530-50

Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin, Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A. H. 931 / A. D
Marriage of Khusrau and Shirin, Folio 104 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, dated A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Sikh warrior in Gurdwara Sisganj, Old Delhi, India, Asia

Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639-1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort... ca
Equestrian Portrait of Cornelis (1639-1680) and Michiel Pompe van Meerdervoort (1638-1653) with Their Tutor and Coachman, ca. 1652-53

On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Am Nilufer bei Cairo. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Tea pickers, Peradeniya, Ceylon, 1898. In der Theefelden bei Paradenia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Studies of people, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Roman Catholic Tamil man, Sinhalese man, Muslim man. Tscheddy Mam (Tamile) (Romische Katholik), Singhalese, Mohamedaner

Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Money[lender?], Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Geld[verleiher?], Kandy. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Indian Native Doctors at Hampton Court Palace, June 1902. Date: 1902

Sikh Soldiers - 15th Regiment - at Hampton Court Palace Date: 1902

The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji)... First World War, January 1915, (c1920)
The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar (Prince Rantjitsinhji) in his Uniform on Active Service, First World War, January 1915, (c1920)

Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Creator: Mark Sykes
Girdi Kurds, c1906-1913, (1915). Kurdish men, possibly from Girdi Abdulaziz, (Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq)

Bedouin Arab, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin Arab, 1890. Nomadic Arab people who historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant

Portrait of a woman with traditional tattooed face in Mindat, Chin State, Myanmar

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel herders arriving at Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel herders arriving at Pushkar Camel Fair

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Camel trader with his camels at the Pushkar Camel Fair

Sikh Soldiers from the British Indian Army serving in China, 1900 (b/w photo)
495452 Sikh Soldiers from the British Indian Army serving in China, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sikh soldiers)

Sikh Soldiers from the British Indian Army serving in China, 1900 (b/w photo)
495450 Sikh Soldiers from the British Indian Army serving in China, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sikh soldiers)

Legend of the Moor's Last Sigh. After the conquest of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, the Muslim king Boabdil and his entourage were exiled from the city in 1492

Tiger hunt in India Date: circa 1910

Interior of the Indian Palace, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Interior of the Indian Palace, Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

British India Indian Empire Colonial Colonialism
british, india, indian, empire, colonial, colonialism, 1910s, 1919, people, railway, station, uniform, pith, helmet, helmets, man, men, troops, army, mari, indus, west, frontier, province, pakistan

Cheetah and Stag with two Indians, c. 1765 (oil on canvas)
MAN62984 Cheetah and Stag with two Indians, c.1765 (oil on canvas) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); 182.7x275.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Falconer, North Persia; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Falconer, North Persia; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Horseman with hooded falcon, dagger and hunting dogs. Note decoration on horses bridle]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Vambery in his Travelling Dress; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Vambery in his Travelling Dress; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. [Hungarian traveller, author, artist, Turkologist and orientalist Armin Vambery with donkey]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Kurdish Bandits; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. Creator: Armin Vambery
Kurdish Bandits; A Ramble in Persia, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Cotton-Store and Coolies, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Cotton-Store and Coolies, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Workers at a cotton warehouse in what is now Mumbai, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

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"Turbans: A Cultural Tapestry Unveiled" Step into the rich tapestry of history as we explore the captivating world of turbans. Originating in British India, particularly East Bengal and Barisal, these iconic headpieces have woven their way through time, leaving an indelible mark on various cultures. One notable event that showcased the power was the infamous Dreadnought Hoax. In a daring act of impersonation, George V and Mary donned turbans during their Coronation Durbar in Delhi, India. This audacious display not only amused but also challenged societal norms. From Egypt to India, old Egyptian men at prayer proudly adorned turbans as a symbol of devotion and tradition. These majestic headpieces became synonymous with spirituality and reverence. During times of conflict, turbans took on new meanings. Wounded Indian troops found solace under their protective folds while seeking refuge at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. Turbans became symbols of resilience amidst colonialism's grip, personified by figures like Lord Curzon. Even royalty couldn't resist the allure of turbans; Edward VIII was often seen hunting with his trusty turban-clad companions or engaging in lively conversations with Patailas - individuals known for their distinctive headwear. The legacy continues as we delve into historical figures who embraced this cultural iconography. Sir Henry Havelock Davie stood tall wearing his turban during the Chitral Expedition – a testament to bravery and determination. Artists like William Edward Dighton captured the essence of Middle Eastern dress through stunning portraits featuring intricately wrapped turbans – showcasing both elegance and exoticism. Beyond borders, Indian rice merchants in Rangoon proudly wore their vibrant turbans as they contributed to Myanmar's bustling economy – bridging cultures through trade and tradition and can more than just fabric; they represent stories untold yet deeply ingrained within our collective heritage.