Costume history of the ancient world. Persian king and his archer.
Costume of an ancient Persian king and his archer.
Tag: Asian military
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
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.
A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers. India c. 1880.
THE men of the loth Bengal Lancers are mostly Sikhs; they have blue and red lance-pennons, blue kurta and blue cone-shaped turban.
A military Mandarine (or Nobleman) of China. Portrait of Van-ta-zhin 1805.
His boots are of satin, with thick soles of paper: these are always worn by the mandarines and superior Chinese.
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)
Indian Grand Mogul Babur leading a campaign. Military Costumes of India.
Babur setting out with his army. Indian Grand Mogul, leading a campaign. War costumes of the 16th century.
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.
Char-aina. Thick padded Coat with four body pieces of plate Armor.
Armory of H.H. The Nawab of Tonk, Rajputana (Muhammad Ibrahim Ali Khan 1848-1930), Central India.
Japan. The natives and the conquerors. Ainu and Japanese. Weapons.
Japan. The natives and the conquerors. Ainu and Japanese. Combat and fencing armor. – Various Weapons. Soldiers, Craftsmen, Coolis.
Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, a leader of the great Indian uprising of 1857.
Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi Lakshmibai (Hindi: लक्ष्मीबाई, Lakṣmībāī, originally Manikarnika मणिकर्णिका Maṇikarṇikā; born 1828 in Benares; deceased on 17th June, 1858 in Gwalior) was a Rani (Queen) of Jhansi and… Read More
Metallic Art. Weapons and armament from India, 17th c.
Mughal Empire. Indian Helmet, shield and swords.
The Proberty of the East India Company. Battle axe and Martel with Sheath.
A Trooper at the Court of Amarapoorah. Burma.
A Trooper at the Court of Amarapoorah. Related Posts:Japanese soldier, 19h century. Soldat Japonais.Japanese rider, 19h century. Cavalier Japonais.Tattoo Art on Boy from Myanmar.
A Chinaman. Chinese Mandarin and the dog as a sign of dignity.
The dog is a sign of dignity both in China and Siam. It appears at the portrait VAN TA GIN in Barrow’s Travels in China wears on his breast.
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)
