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"The Turban: A Timeless Symbol of Culture, Power

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Turban Collection: Mohammed Alim Khan, the last Emir of Bukhara, 1911. Artist: Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky
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Turban Collection: India, Punjab, Amritsar, a sikh pilgrim praying at the Golden Temple - the holiest
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Turban Collection: India, Punjab, Amritsar, Pilgrim sitting infront of The Harmandir Sahib, known as
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Turban Collection: Morocco
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Turban Collection: Zouave
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Turban Collection: Arab family photographed during dinner. The members of the small nucleus are seated on the ground
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Turban Collection: Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh, Jaipur
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Turban Collection: Wall Painting of Rajput Noble, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Turban Collection: Portrait of a man in traditional Indian dress with an musical instrument
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Turban Collection: Barber giving manicure in Pondicherry, early 20th century (photo)
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Turban Collection: William Gifford Palgrave, 1868 (albumen silver print)
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Turban Collection: Miniature Painting of Maharaja Kishan Singh, Jaipur
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Turban Collection: Portrait of Emperor Jahangir (1569-1627) (gouache on paper)
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Turban Collection: Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh Second, Jaipur
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Turban Collection: Sultan and Musicians, c. 1650 (opaque w/c and gold on paper)
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Turban Collection: Kabyle de l'Hippodrome
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Turban Collection: Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Two, Jaipur
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Turban Collection: Spahis
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Turban Collection: Miniature Painting of Maharaja Jaswant Singh
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Turban Collection: Miniature Painting of Mirza Raja Man Singh, Jaipur
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Turban Collection: Miniature Painting of Maharaja Jai Singh Alwar, 1892
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Turban Collection: Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Deshkar, Nathdwara School
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Turban Collection: Portrait of Humayan (1507-56) Second Mughal Emperor of India
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Turban Collection: Portrait of Bahadur Shah II (1775-1862)
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Turban Collection: Portrait of Bahadur Shah II (1775-1862)
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Turban Collection: Portrait of Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and the Taj Mahal which he built to house the tomb of his wife
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Turban Collection: Chandragupta (w/c on paper)
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Turban Collection: Emperor Muhammad Akbar (1542-1605) (gouache and w/c on ivory)
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Turban Collection: Shah Jahan (1592-1666) and his Wife, Arjumand Banu Begum (d.1631) Mumtaz-i Mahal
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Turban Collection: Portrait of an elderly man, in the traditional dress of Stone Town, on the island of Zanzibar
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Turban Collection: Muezzin recites a prayer from a minaret
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Turban Collection: Market scene along an Algerian street
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Turban Collection: Portrait of a Tunisian man with turban
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Turban Collection: Market stalls along an Algerian street
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Turban Collection: Moroccan man and woman under a portico
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Turban Collection: 'Marocco I. Horse trader'. Portrait of a turbaned Maroccan man
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Turban Collection: Male portrait, Africa
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Turban Collection: Market, Algeria
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Turban Collection: Portrait of an Algerian from the province of Algeri
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Turban Collection: Portrait of an Algerian, tribe chief
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Turban Collection: Oval portrait of an Algerian from Bliuhah
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Turban Collection: Half-length portrait of an Algerian from the province of Orano
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Turban Collection: Portrait of a young Algerian lady from Biskra, in traditional dress of Ouled Nail tribe
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Turban Collection: Portrait of four polishing workers from Orano
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Turban Collection: Portrait of a couple from Orano, assuming a pose
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Turban Collection: Portrait of a young Algerian lady from Orano, in traditional dress
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Turban Collection: Portrait of a young Moorish man, sit down
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Turban Collection: Portrait of Prime Minister Mustapha Ben Ismail, sitting in an internal setting


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"The Turban: A Timeless Symbol of Culture, Power, and Identity" From the enigmatic gaze of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" to the elegant lady standing outside a Gucci shop, the turban has adorned heads throughout history, transcending time and cultures. In 1665-6, Vermeer immortalized the allure of a young woman wearing a turban in his iconic painting. The turban became synonymous with mystery and femininity. During King George V's Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1935, an ILN cover showcased the grandeur of this headpiece as it graced royal heads across nations. It symbolized regality and honor. The canvas by Georges de La Tour displayed a fortune teller donning a turban in 1630. This portrayal highlighted its association with mysticism and divination. Even on battlefields like World War I, Sikh soldiers proudly wore turbans as part of their religious identity while fearlessly fighting for their countries' freedom. Centuries before them, Nasreddin - Seljuq satirist - used humor to challenge societal norms while sporting his distinctive turban. Duleep Singh's lithograph depicted him wearing a majestic turban that represented his heritage as the last Maharaja of Punjab amidst British colonial rule. Jean-Paul Marat met his tragic end at the hands of Charlotte Corday; however, even in death, he was portrayed wearing his signature red cap-turban combo—a symbol of revolutionary fervor during France’s tumultuous times. In World War II posters promoting unity within The British Commonwealth Nations Together campaign featured diverse individuals united under one cause—turbans representing solidarity amid adversity. Barburdar or punkah wallahs were indispensable figures in Indian households who kept inhabitants cool using hand fans—an essential accessory often accompanied by turbans that added elegance to their role.