The Evenks wandering in more southerly solitude, they are skilful huntsmen, sit well on horseback, and combat with much courage.
Tag: Russian national costumes
Evenk Shaman. A Tungusian Priest, in the Vicinity of the Argun.
THE Evenks (Formerly Tungusian) are pagans of the sect of the Shamans.
A Tungusian, Evenki in his ordinary Dress. Tungusic people.
Formerly known as Tungus or Tunguz, Mongolian. Tungusic people of Northern Asia. The Evenks are recognized as one of the Indigenous peoples of the Russian North.
Back view of an Evenki Shaman in the Vicinity of the Argun.
The Evenks are recognized as one of the Indigenous peoples of the Russian North. The traditional religion of the Evenki is strongly influenced by shamanism.
Female Ostyak Finno-Ugric, Khanty Ugrian.
Ostyak Finno-Ugric, Khanty Ugrian people, living in northwestern Siberia (east of the Urals).
Unalaska, Aleutian Islands folk dresses.
Woman of the Moksha Tribe in traditional Mordavia folk dress.
Woman of the Moksha Tribe in traditional Mordavia folk dress. Une Mordvine, de la Tribu Mokchanienne 1803. THE head-dress of the females of the Mokchanien tribe is less costly than that of the… Read More
Mordοvia Woman in traditional dress.
Mordοvia Woman in traditional dress of the Moksha Tribe. Une Mordvine, de la Tribu Mokchanienne. THE head-dress of the females of the Mokchanien tribe is less costly than that of the… Read More
A Laplander in traditional folk dress.
Sami in historical dress. Un Lapon. A Laplander.
A Woman of Lapland in traditional dress.
Une Lapone. A Woman of Lapland. Costume of the Russian empire by Edward Harding.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com