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Braids Collection (page 6)

"Braids: A Tapestry of Cultural Heritage and Timeless Beauty" they have long been a symbol of cultural identity

Background imageBraids Collection: Peasants from the canton of Zurich and dairywoman from Oberhasli in the canton of Berne (engraving)

Peasants from the canton of Zurich and dairywoman from Oberhasli in the canton of Berne (engraving)
957888 Peasants from the canton of Zurich and dairywoman from Oberhasli in the canton of Berne (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBraids Collection: Portrait of Princess Maria Ivanovna Kotschubei, 1842 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Princess Maria Ivanovna Kotschubei, 1842 (oil on canvas)
3617690 Portrait of Princess Maria Ivanovna Kotschubei, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Robertson, Christina (1796-1854); 67x53.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Princess Maria Ivanovna)

Background imageBraids Collection: Female Saint, c. 1490-1495 (lindenwood with traces of paint)

Female Saint, c. 1490-1495 (lindenwood with traces of paint)
3576749 Female Saint, c.1490-1495 (lindenwood with traces of paint) by Riemenschneider, Tilman (c.1460-1531); 96.5x31.8x21 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Background imageBraids Collection: The Sleepy Eye, 1824 (colour litho)

The Sleepy Eye, 1824 (colour litho)
PNP246141 The Sleepy Eye, 1824 (colour litho) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Background imageBraids Collection: Islamic Kanuri woman of Borno, Nigeria

Islamic Kanuri woman of Borno, Nigeria
6339075 Islamic Kanuri woman of Borno, Nigeria by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Islamic Kanuri woman of Borno, Nigeria)

Background imageBraids Collection: Head and shoulders of Agata Dolci, 1667-70 (red and black chalk, pen and brown ink

Head and shoulders of Agata Dolci, 1667-70 (red and black chalk, pen and brown ink
5938257 Head and shoulders of Agata Dolci, 1667-70 (red and black chalk, pen and brown ink, w/c on laid paper) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 11.2x16.7 (book); 9.3x14.8 (page) cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBraids Collection: Head and shoulders of a young girl, her hair plaited round the back of her head

Head and shoulders of a young girl, her hair plaited round the back of her head
5938248 Head and shoulders of a young girl, her hair plaited round the back of her head, wearing a necklace, 1667-70 (red & black chalk, pen and brown ink, w/c on laid paper) by Dolci

Background imageBraids Collection: Libyan Sibyl, c. 1470 / 1480. Creator: Baccio Baldini

Libyan Sibyl, c. 1470 / 1480. Creator: Baccio Baldini
Libyan Sibyl, c. 1470/1480

Background imageBraids Collection: Indian Boy (Joe Archelita), 1918. Creator: Harriet Blackstone

Indian Boy (Joe Archelita), 1918. Creator: Harriet Blackstone
Indian Boy (Joe Archelita), 1918

Background imageBraids Collection: Mistress of the bright night

Mistress of the bright night
Kiyo Murakami

Background imageBraids Collection: 152020

152020

Background imageBraids Collection: Konstantin Pilipchuk

Konstantin Pilipchuk

Background imageBraids Collection: my father, my doughter

my father, my doughter
Katarina Grajcarikova

Background imageBraids Collection: I whistle on everything

I whistle on everything
Angelika Martha Himburg

Background imageBraids Collection: Princess RA

Princess RA
Photographer

Background imageBraids Collection: Girl with tress

Girl with tress
Ivan Tonov

Background imageBraids Collection: Dorien

Dorien
Monika Vanhercke

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1060499

Background imageBraids Collection: Ina portrait

Ina portrait
Rafał Kaźmierczak

Background imageBraids Collection: Indy Blue

Indy Blue
Ewa Cwikla

Background imageBraids Collection: Mountain Women

Mountain Women
Haitham AL Farsi

Background imageBraids Collection: Waves of passion

Waves of passion
Harry Verschelden

Background imageBraids Collection: the goat keeper

the goat keeper
Piet Flour

Background imageBraids Collection: the blue bed

the blue bed
Bettina Tautzenberger

Background imageBraids Collection: autumn happiness

autumn happiness
Rostovskiy Anton

Background imageBraids Collection: braided

braided
Bettina Tautzenberger

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1321634

Background imageBraids Collection: Olena

Olena. Zachar Rise

Background imageBraids Collection: Hang

Hang
Zahraabedi

Background imageBraids Collection: Katya

Katya
Zachar Rise

Background imageBraids Collection: Tess

Tess
Carola Kayen-Mouthaan

Background imageBraids Collection: Chloe #3

Chloe #3
Joan Blease

Background imageBraids Collection: Quiet afternoon

Quiet afternoon
Raluca Arhire

Background imageBraids Collection: Culture Club leave Heathrow Airport, London for New York and an 8 day promotion visit

Culture Club leave Heathrow Airport, London for New York and an 8 day promotion visit. Left to right Roy Hay, Boy George, John Moss

Background imageBraids Collection: Elk-Foot of the Taos Tribe, 1909. Creator: Eanger Irving Couse

Elk-Foot of the Taos Tribe, 1909. Creator: Eanger Irving Couse
Elk-Foot of the Taos Tribe, 1909

Background imageBraids Collection: Miss Satterlee, ca. 1830-1839. Creator: Charles Bird King

Miss Satterlee, ca. 1830-1839. Creator: Charles Bird King
Miss Satterlee, ca. 1830-1839

Background imageBraids Collection: Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827. Creator: Charles Bird King

Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827. Creator: Charles Bird King
Jack-o-pa (The Six), 1827

Background imageBraids Collection: Chief Joseph, June 1878. Creator: Cyrenius Hall

Chief Joseph, June 1878. Creator: Cyrenius Hall
Chief Joseph, June 1878

Background imageBraids Collection: Marie LaPorte, mid 1850s. Creator: Charles Ozanam

Marie LaPorte, mid 1850s. Creator: Charles Ozanam
Marie LaPorte, mid 1850s

Background imageBraids Collection: Portrait of Katherine Boulton, 1850. Creator: Francis Grant

Portrait of Katherine Boulton, 1850. Creator: Francis Grant
Portrait of Katherine Boulton, 1850

Background imageBraids Collection: The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893. Creator: Edouard Vuillard

The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
The Yellow Curtain, c. 1893

Background imageBraids Collection: 18th century Mercer - Costume

18th century Mercer - Costume
A travelling salesman hawks his wares: ribbons, buttons, pins, feathers, braids, cloth & all manner of trinkets for female adornment. Date: 18th century

Background imageBraids Collection: African girl eating an orange, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

African girl eating an orange, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Background imageBraids Collection: Masai, Kenya

Masai, Kenya
Kenya, Masai warriors in genuine traditional clothes and carrying spears with tips protected by feathered su-sus Date: 1987

Background imageBraids Collection: Womans head, detail from a sketchbook, 1886. Creator: Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-98)

Womans head, detail from a sketchbook, 1886. Creator: Sir Edward Burne-Jones (1833-98)
Womans head, detail from a sketchbook, 1886 (pencil on paper)

Background imageBraids Collection: The Frog Prince, 1909

The Frog Prince, 1909
So she seized him with two fingers, and carried him upstairs... The Frog Prince from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Background imageBraids Collection: A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered



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"Braids: A Tapestry of Cultural Heritage and Timeless Beauty" they have long been a symbol of cultural identity, weaving together stories from different corners of the world. From the stoic gaze of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull to the vibrant hair braiding in Dakar, Senegal, these intricate styles transcend borders and celebrate diversity. Intriguingly captured in an engraving is Isabella of Portugal, her braided locks reflecting elegance and grace that withstands centuries. Similarly, a Himba woman adorned with red ochre gleams with pride as she embraces her traditional attire, showcasing the power of ancestral customs. The Tigray woman's braided hair holds not only aesthetic beauty but also spiritual significance - a cross representing her faith within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Meanwhile, Madagascar's Betsileo women gather together with their unique braided hairstyles as a testament to unity and strength. Through time and space, braids continue to inspire resilience. An Arapahoe boy from 1882 reminds us that our roots ground us while offering glimpses into our shared humanity. The message "You Are Strong" echoes through each braid tightly woven against adversity; they are never late in reminding us of our inherent strength. Beyond cultural heritage lies love itself - Blacklove radiates through every strand intertwined with care and affection. Braids become more than just a hairstyle; they embody an expression of self-love and empowerment. Lastly, two young Zulu women proudly display their rear view adorned with stunning braids – an ode to tradition passed down generations in South Africa. Their presence speaks volumes about resilience rooted deep within their souls. In this tapestry woven by countless hands across continents, we find angelic elegance entwined within each braid—a reminder that beauty transcends physical appearances alone. Braids tell stories etched on scalps like ancient manuscripts waiting to be read by those who appreciate their artistry.