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Ethnic Traditional Collection (#4)

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Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: A Mexican weaver woman at work, 1905 (print on double-weight paper)

A Mexican weaver woman at work, 1905 (print on double-weight paper)
3562952 A Mexican weaver woman at work, 1905 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1905 ca. Photographer: Waite, Photo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Laplander family in traditional costume, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

Laplander family in traditional costume, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3562345 Laplander family in traditional costume, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: America 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a woman in traditional dress, Scanno

Portrait of a woman in traditional dress, Scanno
3571367 Portrait of a woman in traditional dress, Scanno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Scanno 1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a women using a spinning wheel, Scanno

Portrait of a women using a spinning wheel, Scanno
3571366 Portrait of a women using a spinning wheel, Scanno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Scanno 1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Half-length portrait of a girl in traditional scandinavian costume, 1897 (album mount)

Half-length portrait of a girl in traditional scandinavian costume, 1897 (album mount)
3572362 Half-length portrait of a girl in traditional scandinavian costume, 1897 (album mount); (add.info.: Europe 1897-1899 Photographer: Persen, Soestrene); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: A group of dancing and music-making dervishes. Two children are also part of the group

A group of dancing and music-making dervishes. Two children are also part of the group
3572234 A group of dancing and music-making dervishes. Two children are also part of the group, 1870 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: 1870-1875 Photographer)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Young American Indian of the Hupa tribe or village fishing salmon using a long stick

Young American Indian of the Hupa tribe or village fishing salmon using a long stick
3572412 Young American Indian of the Hupa tribe or village fishing salmon using a long stick. He wears an animal skin tied around his loins

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a young girl from Bethlehem, 1890 (photomechanic print)

Portrait of a young girl from Bethlehem, 1890 (photomechanic print)
3570110 Portrait of a young girl from Bethlehem, 1890 (photomechanic print); (add.info.: Bethlehem, Israel 1890-1910 ca. Photographer: P.Z. - Photoglob & Co.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: A couple in traditional clothes

A couple in traditional clothes
3568973 A couple in traditional clothes; (add.info.: Italy 1875 Photographer: Cugnoni, Ignazio); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a woman in Moorish dress Algeria

Portrait of a woman in Moorish dress Algeria
3568441 Portrait of a woman in Moorish dress Algeria; (add.info.: Algeria 1890 ca. Photographer: N.D. Phot); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of two girls in traditionl Dutch dress

Portrait of two girls in traditionl Dutch dress
3568341 Portrait of two girls in traditionl Dutch dress.; (add.info.: Holland 1890-1910 ca. Photographer: P.Z. - Photoglob & Co.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Egypt, lunch outside, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

Egypt, lunch outside, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3567136 Egypt, lunch outside, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a vendor of various objects in Port-Said, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

Portrait of a vendor of various objects in Port-Said, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3567128 Portrait of a vendor of various objects in Port-Said, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Port-Said, Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Male portrait in traditional Moldovan dress

Male portrait in traditional Moldovan dress
3568790 Male portrait in traditional Moldovan dress; (add.info.: Romania 1890 ca. Photographer: Brand Bernard); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Group portrait of noteworthy men and visitors, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, India

Group portrait of noteworthy men and visitors, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, India
3567195 Group portrait of noteworthy men and visitors, in the Royal Palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Full portrait of a noteworthy man in the royal palace of Jaipur, India

Full portrait of a noteworthy man in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper)
3567188 Full portrait of a noteworthy man in the royal palace of Jaipur, India, 1857 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Jaipur, royal palace)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of an Indian Chief, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)

Portrait of an Indian Chief, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3566997 Portrait of an Indian Chief, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: America 1890-1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Woman carrying milk, Norangsdal, Norway

Woman carrying milk, Norangsdal, Norway
3561164 Woman carrying milk, Norangsdal, Norway by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Norangsdal, Norway 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a child posing in traditional clothes holding a snake in his hand

Portrait of a child posing in traditional clothes holding a snake in his hand
3570833 Portrait of a child posing in traditional clothes holding a snake in his hand by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Women in Orsogna

Women in Orsogna
3570819 Women in Orsogna by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Women in Orsogna Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Caravan of camels in the Algerian desert, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)

Caravan of camels in the Algerian desert, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3568862 Caravan of camels in the Algerian desert, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Algeria 1900 ca. Photographer: Frechon, Emile); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a Somalian in Gobuin, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper)

Portrait of a Somalian in Gobuin, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper)
3563501 Portrait of a Somalian in Gobuin, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Somalia, Gobuin)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of two Masai warriors in front of a hut in the Mananga forest in Kenya

Portrait of two Masai warriors in front of a hut in the Mananga forest in Kenya
3563492 Portrait of two Masai warriors in front of a hut in the Mananga forest in Kenya, 1920-1940 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kenya)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: The monumental bell in Nara Park, Osaka, Japan

The monumental bell in Nara Park, Osaka, Japan
3572888 The monumental bell in Nara Park, Osaka, Japan by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Osaka, Nara Park, Japan 1940 ca)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Grape Festival in Impruneta: parade in Piazza Buondelmonti

Grape Festival in Impruneta: parade in Piazza Buondelmonti
3571469 Grape Festival in Impruneta: parade in Piazza Buondelmonti by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piazza Buondelmonti, Impruneta 1940 ca)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of two young natives of Cuzco in ethnic dress, 1940-1950 (print on double-weight paper)

Portrait of two young natives of Cuzco in ethnic dress, 1940-1950 (print on double-weight paper)
3570930 Portrait of two young natives of Cuzco in ethnic dress, 1940-1950 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cuzco, Peru 1940-1950 ca)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a man in traditional Indian dress with an musical instrument

Portrait of a man in traditional Indian dress with an musical instrument, 1930-1940 (print on double-weight paper)
3575954 Portrait of a man in traditional Indian dress with an musical instrument, 1930-1940 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: India 1930-1940 ca)

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Indian dancer in traditional clothes accompanied by two musicians

Indian dancer in traditional clothes accompanied by two musicians India. Date of Photograph:1897-1898 ca

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Traditional dance, Dravidian tribe of Toda located in the Nilghiri Mountains, Northern India

Traditional dance, Dravidian tribe of Toda located in the Nilghiri Mountains, Northern India India Nilghiri Mountains. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Teur, the best dancer of the islands her performs a traditional dance (tamure)

Teur, the best dancer of the islands her performs a traditional dance (tamure) in custom Polynesian, Tahiti, les du Vent, Society Islands French Polynesia Society Islands, les du Vent, Tahiti

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a Guru

Portrait of a Guru India. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Patua or Juang craftsman of iron, ethnic group of the state of Orissa, India

Patua or Juang craftsman of iron, ethnic group of the state of Orissa, India India Orissa. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of a woman in traditional dress and jewelery, state of Madhya Pradesh, central India

Portrait of a woman in traditional dress and jewelery, state of Madhya Pradesh, central India India State of Madhya Pradesh. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: The 'Rama' dance, interpretation of the mythic-religious work 'Ramajahna', Cape Comorin

The "Rama" dance, interpretation of the mythic-religious work "Ramajahna", Cape Comorin, state of Kerala India State of Kerala, Cape Comorin. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: 'Dance of Friendship', state of Kerala

"Dance of Friendship", state of Kerala India State of Kerala. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Bharata Natyam dance, Madras (present Chennai), India

Bharata Natyam dance, Madras (present Chennai), India India Madras (Chennai). Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Cosmic joy dance, Madras (present day Chennai), India

Cosmic joy dance, Madras (present day Chennai), India India Madras (Chennai). Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Group of girls praying in the holy city of Ajmer, state of Rajasthan, India

Group of girls praying in the holy city of Ajmer, state of Rajasthan, India India State of Rajasthan, Ajmer. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of marahani of Jaipur, wife of the maharaja, with showing her jewels, state of Rajasthan

Portrait of marahani of Jaipur, wife of the maharaja, with showing her jewels, state of Rajasthan, Jaipur India State of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Group of women in a 'sari' shop

Group of women in a "sari" shop India. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of an Indian woman applying make-up for a performance, theater of Delhi, India

Portrait of an Indian woman applying make-up for a performance, theater of Delhi, India India Delhi, theater of. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Bharata Natyam, Madras (present day Chennai), India

Bharata Natyam, Madras (present day Chennai), India India Madras (Chennai). Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: 'Bharata Natyam' dance, Madras (currently Chennai), state of Tamil Nadu, India

"Bharata Natyam" dance, Madras (currently Chennai), state of Tamil Nadu, India India State of Tamil Nadu, Madras (Chennai). Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of an Indian woman with a jug on her head while executing the dance of the Maharajah

Portrait of an Indian woman with a jug on her head while executing the dance of the Maharajah, Jaipur, Rajasthan state India Jaipur, Rajasthan state. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Portrait of girls in traditional dress, state of Rajasthan, Jaipur

Portrait of girls in traditional dress, state of Rajasthan, Jaipur India State of Rajasthan, Jaipur. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Scene of cremation towards the 'ghat' of the Ganges, Benaras (Varanasi) state of Uttar Pradesh

Scene of cremation towards the "ghat" of the Ganges, Benaras (Varanasi) state of Uttar Pradesh India State of Uttar Pradesh, Benares (Varanasi). Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Indian woman in a restaurant

Indian woman in a restaurant India. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageEthnic Traditional Collection: Rajput miniature, sixteenth century, India

Rajput miniature, sixteenth century, India India Illumination India, Asia, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1965. Date of Artwork:XVI sec.. Artist:Rajput School




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"Embracing the Richness of Ethnic Traditions: A Glimpse into Cultural Diversity" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ethnic traditions. This collection of vintage prints takes us on a journey through various cultures, showcasing their unique customs and attire. Transporting us to 1923, an American Indian dons a traditional dress adorned with intricate patterns. With a majestic feather headdress perched upon his head, he stands proudly against a breathtaking mountain landscape and serene lake. The image captures the essence of Native American heritage and its deep connection to nature. In another corner of the globe, we encounter a Berber woman depicted in vibrant color lithography. Her striking presence reflects the resilience and beauty found within North African communities. Each line etched onto her face tells stories passed down through generations. A postcard introduces us to a young Bilen woman, radiating gracefulness as she gazes into the distance. Her traditional garments reflect her community's rich cultural heritage, reminding us that diversity is not confined by borders or boundaries. The album "Damas et Baalbek" transports us to Syria where we meet an enchanting couple dressed in their finest traditional clothes. Their elegant attire showcases intricate embroidery techniques that have been perfected over centuries - truly works of art themselves. Moving further eastward, we are captivated by an odalisque - an exotic symbol from Orientalist paintings representing sensuality and mystery. She embodies both allure and intrigue as she reclines gracefully amidst sumptuous fabrics. Delving deeper into history, we encounter a courtesan whose portrait speaks volumes about societal norms during her era. Through this glimpse into her life, we gain insight into how different cultures perceive beauty and femininity across time periods. Journeying towards Jerusalem's Western Wall brings forth images engraved with meticulous detail; these colored engravings allow us to witness religious devotion intertwined with architectural marvels.