Cushion : A Buryat (or Buriyad) man - Siberia, Russia
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A Buryat (or Buriyad) man - Siberia, Russia
A Buryat (or Buriyad) man - the largest indigenous group in Siberia, mainly concentrated in their homeland, the Buryat Republic, a federal subject of Russia. They are the major northern subgroup of the Mongols. Buryats share many customs with other Mongols, including nomadic herding, and erecting gers for shelter. Today, the majority of Buryats live in and around Ulan-Ude, the capital of the republic, although many live more traditionally in the countryside. They speak in a dialect of Mongol language called Buryat Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11563034
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Baskets Beads Collecting Federal Firewood Mongol Mongols Necklace Siberia Siberian Subject Turban Buryat Buryats
Cushion
Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 26.6cm x 40cm (10.5" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Buryat Man from Siberia, Russia: A Portrait of Traditional Life in the Early 1900s This evocative photograph captures the image of a Buryat man, a member of the largest indigenous group in Siberia, Russia. The Buryats, also known as the Buriyads, are the major northern subgroup of the Mongols and are primarily concentrated in their homeland, the Buryat Republic, a federal subject of Russia. The man in the photograph wears traditional Mongolian-style clothing, including a long, flowing robe and a turban. He is shown collecting firewood in the forest, a common activity for the semi-nomadic Buryat people who traditionally live in gers (yurts) and herd livestock. The wooden basket at his side is filled with the firewood he has gathered, which he will use to cook and keep warm in his ger. Despite the passage of time, the Buryats have managed to preserve many of their customs and traditions. They speak a dialect of the Mongol language called Buryat, and their history is rich with Mongolian cultural influences. The man's necklace, adorned with colorful beads, is a testament to the importance of traditional craftsmanship and artistry in Buryat culture. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, offers a glimpse into the past and provides a window into the daily life of a Buryat man during a time when many still lived traditionally in the countryside. Today, the majority of Buryats live in and around Ulan-Ude, the capital of the Buryat Republic, but many continue to maintain their connection to their cultural heritage. The Buryats' story is an important one, reflecting the rich diversity of Russia's indigenous peoples and the resilience of their traditions in the face of modernization and globalization. This photograph serves as a reminder of the value of preserving cultural heritage and the importance of understanding the history and experiences of indigenous communities.
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