Plaiting Collection (#2)

Farewell Entertainment given by the Ninth Lancers before leaving York (engraving)
1038057 Farewell Entertainment given by the Ninth Lancers before leaving York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study of a Young Girl, Pont Aven, 1869. Creator: Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Study of a Young Girl, Pont Aven, 1869

Venus Adorned by the Graces, 1590 / 1595. Creator: Annibale Carracci
Venus Adorned by the Graces, 1590/1595

Young Woman Braiding Her Hair, 1876. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Young Woman Braiding Her Hair, 1876

[Two Young Nubians], ca. 1857. Creator: Unknown
[Two Young Nubians], ca. 1857

Aurelia (Fazios Mistress), 1863-1873, (1948). Creator: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Aurelia (Fazios Mistress), 1863-1873, (1948). Portrait of Rossettis mistress Fanny Cornforth, inspired by the 14th-century poetry of Fazio degli Uberti. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London

It is necessary to suffer to be beautiful, 1882-1884. Artist: EA Tilly
It is necessary to suffer to be beautiful, 1882-1884. A print from the La Gazette du Bon Ton. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel

Straw Plaiting Near St Albans

She Sat Down And Plaited Herself An Overall Of Rushes And Cap To Match. From The Book English Fairy Tales Retold By F.a. Steel With Illustrations By Arthur Rackham, Published 1927

Boy scout on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific
Boy scout plaiting palm leaves on Tuvalu, Gilbert Islands, Pacific. Date: 1979

May-Day Festivities: Plaiting the May-Pole at St. Mary Cray, Uk

Young Woman Braiding her Hair, 1876 (oil on canvas)
BAL72399 Young Woman Braiding her Hair, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 56x46 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

The White Stallion Leal en levade, 1721 (oil on canvas)
XAM65645 The White Stallion Leal en levade, 1721 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, J.G. (1672-1737) & Brand, J.C. (1722-95); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

The Bay Stallion at the Eisgruber Stud
XAM65644 The Bay Stallion at the Eisgruber Stud by Hamilton, Johann Georg (1672-1737); Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein, Schloss Vaduz; Flemish, out of copyright

The Dappled Horse Scarramuie en Piaffe
XAM65646 The Dappled Horse Scarramuie en Piaffe by Hamilton, J.G. (1672-1737) & Brand, J.C. (1722-95); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

The Piebald Stallion at the Eisgruber Stud
XAM65641 The Piebald Stallion at the Eisgruber Stud by Hamilton, Johann Georg (1672-1737); Collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein, Schloss Vaduz; Flemish, out of copyright

Plaiting the Maypole on Horseback, 1888 Engraving

The Courtesans Coiffure, c. 1700-14 (ink on paper)
XIR178786 The Courtesans Coiffure, c.1700-14 (ink on paper) by Kaigetsudo, Ando (18th century); 91x47.5 cm; Galerie Janette Ostier, Paris

Plaiting the Maypole on Horseback, 1888 Engraving

Making garlic plait

Plaiting garlic bulbs

Plaiting the tail of a horse, close-up

Plaiting esparto objects: sandals, basket. Neolithic art. Decorative Arts. Proc: SPAIN. Albuol. Cave of the Bats

Cotton Plaiting Machine
Plaiting machine, Lancashire

The Paris fashions for April, 1860
A sketch from the monthly ladies fashion pages. The evening dress (back) is made of silk, the colour of violette de Parme, trimmed with fluted silk plaiting of a slightly darker tone

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"Captivating Artistry: The Timeless Tradition of Plaiting" Step into the enchanting world of plaiting, where skillful hands weave intricate patterns and create mesmerizing hairstyles. In Surrey, a Gipsy girl delicately plaits a horse's tail at an encampment, showcasing her connection with nature and her innate talent for braiding. Another glimpse into this captivating art form takes us to Surrey once again, where a Gipsy girl expertly plats a horse's tail. Her nimble fingers move with grace and precision as she transforms the mane into a work of art. Straw-plaiting emerges as yet another facet of this ancient craft. Mdlle J. H showcases her mastery in manipulating straw strands to create beautiful ornaments or functional objects that were highly sought after during the 19th century. The allure extends beyond hair alone. Dante Gabriel Rossetti's painting "Aurelia (Fazio’s Mistress)" captures the essence of romance as he portrays a woman braiding her hair, evoking feelings of intimacy and femininity. Traveling across oceans to Tuvalu in the Pacific, we encounter a young Boy Scout engrossed in plaiting. This image reminds us that this timeless tradition transcends borders and is passed down through generations worldwide. Intriguingly, even portraits immortalize the elegance brought forth by plaited hairstyles. An oil on canvas masterpiece from 1888 depicts "Braiding Her Hair, " emphasizing how this practice has long been associated with beauty rituals throughout history. Looking back further still, we delve into ancient Egypt where women adorned themselves with elaborate plaits dating back to approximately 1200 BC. These findings on incense spoons provide glimpses into their sophisticated hairstyling techniques that have stood the test of time. Eleanor of Aquitaine graces our narrative next; Queen consort to Henry II, she is immortalized in a color engraving from 1856.