Circassian on horseback in complete armor 18th century. THE opposite engraving represents a Circassian on horseback, in his complete armour, a description of which has been given in the preceding… Read More
Category: Russia
Unangan or Aleutian in his Winter Dress, made of the skin of sea fowls.
THE inhabitants of the Aleutian Islands wear a species of tunic, which descends as low as the knee, and is generally decorated with leather fringe.
A Yakut, Sakha in his Hunting Dress 1803.
Yakut in hunting costume 1803. Costume of the Russian empire. Back Figure of a Yakut, Sakha in his Hunting Dress 1803. Un Yakout en Habit de Chasse, par derriére. THE… Read More
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Traditional russia folk costume of a hawker.
Traditional russia folk costume of a hawker of sacred pictures. To supply the peasantry with sacred pictures, that are generally painted upon wooden boards, and crosses, old men travel about… Read More
Literature
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
Men in the costume from the environs of Moscow
Men in the costume from the environs of Moscow. Related Posts:Costumes of Inhabitants of Little Russia, UkrainianPeasants costumes from Tver Russia GovernmentYoung Wallachian Girl costume.
Russian priest and monk habit. Russian Orthodox Clergy.
Russian priest and monk habit. Russian Orthodox Clergy. Source: Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world, based on authentic documents and and newer travel (1843) by Auguste Wahlen.… Read More
Peasants costumes from Tver Russia Government
Peasants costumes from Tver Russia Government. From the Book: Manners, customs and costumes of all peoples of the world, based on authentic documents and and newer travel (1843) by Auguste Wahlen.… Read More
Woman from Kamtschatka, Russia 1840
Woman from Kamtschatka, Russia 1840 From the book: Mœurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde, d’après des documents and authentiques et les voyages des plus récents; (1843) Author:… Read More
Cossacks of the Guard and Imperial Bodyguard.
Cossacks of the Guard and Imperial Bodyguard. Related Posts:Russian Women’s, Boyars, Cossacks and Nobility costumes.Part of the Allies entering Paris after Waterloo 1814.Circassian on horseback in complete armor.
The late Father St. John of Kronstadt in his garden.
The late Father St. John of Kronstadt in his garden. Ivan Ilyich Sergiev 1829-1909, also known as the Holy righteous John of Kronstadt, was an archpriest of the Russian Orthodox… Read More
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)