Kurds and Persians in their 19th century environment and costumes
Tag: Ecclesiastical
A dervish of Syria. Each order has its particular costume.
THE various institutions of the Dervishes (Sufi) are established upon different principles. Each founder gave a distinctive character to his sect, by the statues, regulations, and practices, which he appointed.
Wasudev Beggar. India Jaggi Vasudev. Indian Sadhguru
Wasudev Beggar. India Jaggi Vasudev There are beggars and beggars, from the Hindu ascetic, who, after renouncing the lusts of the flesh, wanders from shrine to shrine, and meditates upon… Read More
A Jewish priest from Bagdad. The Sassoon family in India.
There are a considerable number of Jews in Bombay, and the richest family in all India, The Sassoon, are Bagdad Jews.
Mahratta Brahman. The Brahman in Hindu society.
Very many members of this caste become ascetics, and wander from town to town, accepting such alms as may be given them, but asking nothing.
Praying Mevlevi Dervish. The monks of the Order of Mevlevi .
The Sufi is the guardian of the secret teachings, the truth of Islam.
Greek Orthodox Bishop with Kamilavkion, Talar and Rhason.
Greek bishop dressed in a Rhason. The Rhason is wider than the Talar. Talar and Rhason mean symbolically renouncing all earthly vanity and striving for spiritual peace.
The Snake Goddess from Knossos. Priestess in Minoan Crete 2000 B.C.
The Snake Goddess from Knossos, ca. 2000 B.C. Regarded as characteristic of feminine fashion in Minoan Crete.
Inquisition costumes of Spain and Portugal.
The Standards & Criminal Habits used by the Inquisition In the Dominions of Spain and Portugal
The Mitre of the bishop of Limerick, Ireland.
The Limerick Mitre. Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages by Henry Shaw
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