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A Turkoman Interior; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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A Turkoman Interior; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Turkoman Interior; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
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1870s Bates Henry Walter Bates Hw Cassell Petter Galpin Central Asia Central Asian Charles Rathbone Low Chas Rathbone Low Group Of People Henry Walter Bates Hw Bates Illustrated Travels Instrument Instruments Low Charles Rathbone Oriental Papakha Petter And Galpin Sitting On The Ground Turkistan Turkmen Turkoman Cassell Playing An Instrument
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A Turkoman Interior: Notes on Western Turkistan," an intriguing photograph from the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural traditions of the Turkoman people in Central Asia. The image, published in Henry Walter Bates' "Illustrated Travels" in 1875, captures a group of Turkoman men and women seated on the ground inside a dwelling. The interior is adorned with colorful textiles, musical instruments, and various other objects, reflecting the Turkoman's unique and vibrant way of life. The men in the photograph wear traditional clothing, including papakhas - large, felt hats with a distinctive upturned brim - and long, flowing robes. Their faces are expressive and focused as they play musical instruments, adding to the lively atmosphere of the scene. The women, dressed in long, flowing garments, are shown seated nearby, their faces veiled and their hands adorned with intricate jewelry. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, is a testament to the enduring traditions of the Turkoman people in Western Turkistan, a region that was then part of the British Empire. The image is a valuable historical record of a culture that has long been influenced by the interplay of various civilizations, including Persian, Mongol, and Russian. The photograph is also a reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the role that travel literature and photography played in documenting and sharing the stories of diverse communities around the world.
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