Turban Collection (#9)

Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: convoy, Arabs and their horses loads pose in the Cheleff plain, 1917
LUX4781071 Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: convoy, Arabs and their horses loads pose in the Cheleff plain, 1917; (add.info.: Algeria, Cheliff Region, Chlef: convoy)

Rich Jewish merchants from Bombay, India
JAB5037365 Rich Jewish merchants from Bombay, India; (add.info.: Rich Jewish merchants from Bombay, India); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography
CSO4985050 Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century photography -; (add.info.: Portrait of a resident of Bombay (India)

Man of Boukhara (Uzbekistan) - Man from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, in turban, cloak, tunic
FLO4723903 Man of Boukhara (Uzbekistan) - Man from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, in turban, cloak, tunic, sash belt and red boots - Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after an illustration by H

Mullah Persian - Persian mullah or priest in turban, embroidered cape, furlined coat, slippers
FLO4723797 Mullah Persian - Persian mullah or priest in turban, embroidered cape, furlined coat, slippers, carrying a stick - Handcoloured woodcut by S.T. after an illustration by S.B

Living of Lahore (India) - Man of Lahore (Punjab) in black suit, turban and cape
FLO4723606 Living of Lahore (India) - Man of Lahore (Punjab) in black suit, turban and cape, carrying a bow - Handcoloured woodcut by SB from " Habits

Habitant du Mont Liban - Mount Lebanese man wearing turban, headscarf, and cloak over pants and slippers
FLO4724241 Habitant du Mont Liban - Mount Lebanese man wearing turban, headscarf, and cloak over pants and slippers, carrying a spear - Handcoloured woodcut from " Habits

Arabian merchant - Arabian merchant with tattoos on his face wearing turban
FLO4724205 Arabian merchant - Arabian merchant with tattoos on his face wearing turban, striped cape and slippers - Handcoloured woodcut by Pannemaker from " Habits

Diverse nations of the Russian Empire: Siberians, Tongusians (tungouze, tungounse), Kalmyks (kalmouk), Tartars (Tatar)
FLO4722211 Diverse nations of the Russian Empire: Siberians, Tongusians (tungouze, tungounse), Kalmyks (kalmouk), Tartars (Tatar), Finns (Finnish), Cossacks, etc

The Great Lord on a stroll with his retinue. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More
FLO4721893 The Great Lord on a stroll with his retinue. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, cafe with murals. Sweeper. Animated view, 1900
LUX4765911 Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, cafe with murals. Sweeper. Animated view, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: Arab Quarter, cafe with murals. Sweeper)

Elephant in Indochina, c.1920 (photo)
8698483 Elephant in Indochina, c.1920 (photo); (add.info.: Science. Zoology. Elephant carrying goods in French Indochina (Vietnam). Photo, France, ca 1920.); © Archives Charmet

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Costumes of the natives of Egypt, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio
FLO4620715 Costumes of the natives of Egypt, early 19th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Costumes of the Mamluks of Egypt, cavalry armed with muskets, sticks and sabres
FLO4620272 Costumes of the Mamluks of Egypt, cavalry armed with muskets, sticks and sabres. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

English military: Hunter or Jaeger corps in shacko with horn and axe 1, mace and axe, and colonel in pelisse coat 3
FLO4624762 English military: Hunter or Jaeger corps in shacko with horn and axe 1, mace and axe, and colonel in pelisse coat 3, Turkish corps in turban 4, and Wallachian soldier 5

La fee tulip, en robe de petals et turban - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637775 La fee tulip, en robe de petals et turban - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), from an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

Egyptian captain in turban smoking the pipe and water carrier serving him
FLO4634892 Egyptian captain in turban smoking the pipe and water carrier serving him. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
3523071 Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh; (add.info.: Portrait of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (1780-1839) founder of the Sikh Empire

Tatar musicians playing fiddle and balalaika in a Crimean town square, men smoking pipes and drinking tea
FLO4646433 Tatar musicians playing fiddle and balalaika in a Crimean town square, men smoking pipes and drinking tea. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart

Family of artisans at work
3561639 Family of artisans at work by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of a man in traditional dress Tunisian taken during the expedition in Tunisia
3564063 Portrait of a man in traditional dress Tunisian taken during the expedition in Tunisia; (add.info.: Tunisia 1875 ca. Photographer: Tuminello, Ludovico); Alinari Archives, Florence

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a family in Sri Lanka, 1875 (print on double-weight paper)
3564030 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a family in Sri Lanka, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Sri Lanka 1875 - 1878 Photographer)

Snake charmer
3561645 Snake charmer by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a sabre
3563951 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of a young Egyptian man holding a sabre, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1875 ca)

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of an Egyptian man, 1875 (print on double-weight paper)
3563940 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: portrait of an Egyptian man, 1875 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1875 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Portrait of Sultan Mahmud II of the Ottoman Empire, 19th century (engraving)
3521646 Portrait of Sultan Mahmud II of the Ottoman Empire, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Sultan Mahmud II of the Ottoman Empire (1785-1839) born in the Topkap

Two men carry wooden boards in Darjeeling, India, 1890 (print on double-weight paper)
3570174 Two men carry wooden boards in Darjeeling, India, 1890 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Darjeeling, India 1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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)

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)

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)

Dacian or Sarmatian man with turban, and priest of the Narhavalians, a Germanic race
FLO4703993 Dacian or Sarmatian man with turban, and priest of the Narhavalians, a Germanic race. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Return from the ball: a young man flirts with several women undressing after a costume ball
FLO4678081 Return from the ball: a young man flirts with several women undressing after a costume ball. "During carnival you must be especially vigilant, old husbands of young wives

Indian jugglers, 1816. The man in the centre balances a whip between his eyes, spins rings on his toes and fingers
FLO4677586 Indian jugglers, 1816. The man in the centre balances a whip between his eyes, spins rings on his toes and fingers, and threads pearls on a rope with his tongue

Shaprasse or porter, in livery, turban and kumerbund, with their household name engraved on a plate
FLO4565567 Shaprasse or porter, in livery, turban and kumerbund, with their household name engraved on a plate. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes

Moonshee, pundit or interpreter, in muslin vest, trousers, tunic and turban
FLO4565449 Moonshee, pundit or interpreter, in muslin vest, trousers, tunic and turban. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann, London

Indian gardener in jacket and turban of white cotton, and kupra of coarse yellow cotton
FLO4565374 Indian gardener in jacket and turban of white cotton, and kupra of coarse yellow cotton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes

Un marche aux perfumes au moyen orient - Engraving by Gabry, extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel
FLO4689489 Un marche aux perfumes au moyen orient - Engraving by Gabry, extracted from Le Livre des Parfums by Eugene Rimmel (1820-1887), England

Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) - Sultan Selim III, Ottoman Emperor, 1807, after Gregorius
FLO4686585 Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) - Sultan Selim III, Ottoman Emperor, 1807, after Gregorius. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Woman of Cairo, Egypt, holding a parrot, after a painting by a Copt, 18th century
FLO4686572 Woman of Cairo, Egypt, holding a parrot, after a painting by a Copt, 18th century. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Algerian infantryman, Second lieutenant of the Battalion of Algerian Riflemen attached to the zouaves of the Imperial
1744076 Algerian infantryman, Second lieutenant of the Battalion of Algerian Riflemen attached to the zouaves of the Imperial guard

Arabian Nights : Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves : le leader of the bandits wants revenge after thief of his treasure
1731668 Arabian Nights : Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves : le leader of the bandits wants revenge after thief of his treasure; (add.info.: Arabian Nights : Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves)

A Mullah, muslim scholar, in Crimea, Russie, engraving, 19th century
1733165 A Mullah, muslim scholar, in Crimea, Russie, engraving, 19th century; (add.info.: A Mullah, muslim scholar, in Crimea, Russie, engraving, 19th century)

Persian woman, 1810 (engraving)
1828269 Persian woman, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Persian woman, engraving by J. Grasset de Saint Sauveur for his encyclopedia of travels, 1810); Photo © CCI

Moroccan soldier of the colonial army, in a garrison town during the first world war, 1914-1918
1750164 Moroccan soldier of the colonial army, in a garrison town during the first world war, 1914-1918; (add.info.: Moroccan soldier of the colonial army)

Combat of a Greek and a Turk, after 1835 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879773 Combat of a Greek and a Turk, after 1835 (oil on fabric) by Vernet, Emile Jean Horace (1789-1863); 75x55 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Horace Vernet)

Arabesque women's headdress (litho)
8677444 Arabesque women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabesque women's headdress)

Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, Aisaouas (aissawas) Fountain, 1910
LUX4765588 Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, Aisaouas (aissawas) Fountain, 1910; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte: Chez le Caid, Aisaouas (aissawas) Fountain, 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

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"The Turban: A Timeless Symbol of Culture, Power, and Identity" From the enigmatic gaze of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" to the elegant lady standing outside a Gucci shop, the turban has adorned heads throughout history, transcending time and cultures. In 1665-6, Vermeer immortalized the allure of a young woman wearing a turban in his iconic painting. The turban became synonymous with mystery and femininity. During King George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1935, an ILN cover showcased the grandeur of this headpiece as it graced royal heads across nations. It symbolized regality and honor. The canvas by Georges de La Tour displayed a fortune teller donning a turban in 1630. This portrayal highlighted its association with mysticism and divination. Even on battlefields like World War I, Sikh soldiers proudly wore turbans as part of their religious identity while fearlessly fighting for their countries' freedom. Centuries before them, Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist - used humor to challenge societal norms while sporting his distinctive turban. Duleep Singh's lithograph depicted him wearing a majestic turban that represented his heritage as the last Maharaja of Punjab amidst British colonial rule. Jean-Paul Marat met his tragic end at the hands of Charlotte Corday; however, even in death, he was portrayed wearing his signature red cap-turban combo—a symbol of revolutionary fervor during France’s tumultuous times. In World War II posters promoting unity within The British Commonwealth Nations Together campaign featured diverse individuals united under one cause—turbans representing solidarity amid adversity. Barburdar or punkah wallahs were indispensable figures in Indian households who kept inhabitants cool using hand fans—an essential accessory often accompanied by turbans that added elegance to their role.