Kachin Collection

Costume Plate (Femme de Katchin), Late 18th to early 19th century. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costume Plate (Femme de Katchin), Late 18th to early 19th century

Kachin from Domozhakov, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Kachin from Domozhakov, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P. E)

The Kachins Young Foreigner with a Musical Instrument Called a "Komuz", 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Kachins Young Foreigner with a Musical Instrument Called a "Komuz", 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P. E)

A Kachin Individual (over 30 Years Old). Tanzybaev with Children. Village of Ust'-Abakan, 1894. Creator: Unknown
A Kachin Individual (over 30 Years Old). Tanzybaev with Children. Village of Ust'-Abakan, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P)

The Kachin Steppe. Mount Kokh-Takh (Blue Mountain), Where Sacrificial Offerings are Conducted, 1894. Creator: Unknown
The Kachin Steppe. Mount Kokh-Takh (Blue Mountain), Where Sacrificial Offerings are Conducted, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye

A Young Kachin Chirkov, 1894. Creator: Unknown
A Young Kachin Chirkov, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P. E)

A Kachin Individual. The Wealthy Alien Egor Spirin. Lake Shira, 1894. Creator: Unknown
A Kachin Individual. The Wealthy Alien Egor Spirin. Lake Shira, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P. E)

Kachin Adolescents Domozhakov District, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Kachin Adolescents Domozhakov District, 1894. From the album Puteshestviya P. Ye. Ostrovskogo na Yenisey v 1894 i 1897 godakh (The journeys of P. E)

Kachin people. Shearing, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Kachin people. Shearing, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Kachinka with children, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Kachinka with children, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

In a Kachin yurt. While preparing "araga" (wine), 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown. In a Kachin yurt
In a Kachin yurt. While preparing "araga" (wine), 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Matchmaker and bride. Kachinki, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Matchmaker and bride. Kachinki, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Kachin people, 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown
Kachin people, 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

c. 1880s India Burma - Kachin women

Kachin Women, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
498300 Kachin Women, c.1870 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women from the Kachin State of northern Burma.); British, out of copyright

Kachin Warriors, c. 1898-91 (b / w photo)
498299 Kachin Warriors, c.1898-91 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (1825-c.1908) (studio of); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warriors from the Kachin State of northern Burma.); British, out of copyright

River Scene - The Second Defile, near Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown
River Scene - The Second Defile, near Bhamo, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Street Scene, Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Street Scene, Bhamo, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Bhamo - Irrawaddy Flotilla Mail Steamer at the Ghat, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Bhamo - Irrawaddy Flotilla Mail Steamer at the Ghat, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Second Defile on Irrawaddy River, near Bhamo, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

A Chinese barber at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A Chinese barber at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A Kachin woman, 1902. Artist: Watts & Skeen
A Kachin woman, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Man of the Kachin Tribe, Upper Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Man of the Kachin Tribe, Upper Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Road mending, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Road mending, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

House built of bamboo on rafts, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
House built of bamboo on rafts, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Bhamo is located on the banks of the River Irrawaddy. Stereoscopic card. Detail

River front and bank, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
River front and bank, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Bhamo is situated on the banks of the Irrawaddy. Stereoscopic card. Detail

An umbrella shaped pagoda, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
An umbrella shaped pagoda, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Native house built on piles, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Native house built on piles, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A vegetable garden amidst pagodas, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
A vegetable garden amidst pagodas, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Curious gateway, entrance to a joss house, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Curious gateway, entrance to a joss house, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. A joss house is a temple for the worship of shen, deities, saints, ancestors and supernatural beings in Chinese folk religion

English officer and native soldiers, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
English officer and native soldiers, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Main business street of the Chinese quarter, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Main business street of the Chinese quarter, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Caravan en route for China camping at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Caravan en route for China camping at Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Typical Chinaman, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Typical Chinaman, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Off to China from Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Off to China from Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Located in northern Burma, Bhamo is 65 miles west of the border with the Chinese province of Yunnan. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Picturesque Chinese joss house, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Picturesque Chinese joss house, Bhamo, Burma, 1908. A joss house is a temple for the worship of shen, deities, saints, ancestors and supernatural beings in Chinese folk religion

Chief of the Tatar city of Kazan, and Kachin man in long coat.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Myanmar - Bell Pagoda at Bhamo (Bamaw / Banmaw)
Kachin State, Myanmar - Bell Pagoda at Bhamo (Bamaw / Banmaw). Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Girls from Kachin State
Two ethnic Kachin Girls from the Northern Kachin State in Myanmar (formerly Burma). Date: circa 1910s

Kachin family in gher making butter.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of Kachin: From Kazan to Burma" In the late 1880s, Chief of the Tatar city of Kazan found an unexpected connection with a distant land known as Kachin. This intriguing encounter marked the beginning of a fascinating journey through time and culture. Venturing into India and Burma in the 19th century, one cannot overlook the captivating presence women. Their grace and elegance are beautifully captured in a black-and-white photograph from around 1870, showcasing their traditional attire that reflects their unique identity. The spirit of resilience is vividly portrayed in another monochrome image dating back to 1898-91. These remarkable warriors embody strength and courage as they stand tall, ready to defend their homeland against any threat that may arise. As we delve deeper into this enchanting region, we come across breathtaking river scenes near Bhamo. The Second Defile leaves us awe-struck with its majestic beauty captured by an unknown artist in 1900. A street scene from the same year reveals bustling activity within Bhamo's vibrant community while an Irrawaddy Flotilla Mail Steamer docks at the Ghat, symbolizing connections beyond borders. Moving forward through time, we witness glimpses of everyday life in Bhamo during 1908. A Chinese barber diligently attends to his customers while road mending becomes a collective effort towards progress. These snapshots offer insights into how different cultures coexist harmoniously within this diverse tapestry called Burma. Amidst these historical accounts lies an exquisite portrait capturing the essence of a Kachin woman from 1902 - her eyes reflecting wisdom acquired over generations; her intricate attire telling stories passed down through centuries. Finally, our exploration concludes with a glimpse into Upper Burma's tribal life circa 1908 - where men proudly embrace their heritage as part of the illustrious Kachin tribe.