The carpet illustrated is an exceptionally beautiful fabric from the Adraskand valley, dating back to the eighteenth century.
An Adraskand Carpet of the 18th century. About Central Asian rugs.
Category: Afghanistan
Antique Afghan Turkoman Rug, or Filpa Carpet of a nomad tribe.
Afghan Filpa Carpet. The carpet illustrated is a particularly line specimen of great age, with a warmth of color that stimulates the eye, and a luxusness of pile that suggests repose.
India Fashions through the Ages. Coiffures, Hairstyles, Hats, Head-dresses.
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Soldier of Afghanistan with old gun in 1843.
Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen.
Afghan soldier from Herat in 1843.
Asian costumes by Auguste Wahlen. Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world.
Afganistan Shah Shuja ul Mulk 1850.
Afganistan Shah Shuja ul Mulk 1850. The Governor’s place of Refuge during the Capture of the Fortress; Preparing to go out in the streets by James Atkinson. 1850. Read more: Gallery… Read More
Shah Shuja as Emir of Afghanistan
Shah Shuja was Shah of Afghanistan from 1803 to 1809 and during the First British-Afghan War from 1839 to 1842.
Dost Mohammad Khan. Ruler of Afghanistan.
Dost Mahommed King of Caubul and his youngest son by James Rattray (1848) Dost Mohammed (Moghul Khan) 1793-1863 was from 1826 to 1840 and from 1843 until his death, ruler of… Read More
India. The Mughal Empire. Costume and fashion history.
The Fascination of the Indian costume and fashion history during the glorious time of the North Indian Mughal era.