Yashmak Collection

The Lantern Maker's Courtship, c. 1854-60 (oil on panel)
MAN62952 The Lantern Maker's Courtship, c.1854-60 (oil on panel) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 29.4x18.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Orientalism of the European Woman, 1913
The Orientalism of the European Woman: Ladies of the West Adopt the Yashmak-Veil just as the Ladies of the East are abandoning it

Stallholder selling Spiced Delicacies at the Bazaar (litho)
STC83436 Stallholder selling Spiced Delicacies at the Bazaar (litho) by Bayot, Adolphe Jean-Baptiste (1810-66); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Ladies of Caubul in their In and Out-of-Door Costume, plate 24 from Scenery
STC89062 Ladies of Caubul in their In and Out-of-Door Costume, plate 24 from Scenery, Inhabitants and Costumes of Afghanistan, engraved by Walker, 1848 (litho) by Rattray

Examples of Silk and Egyptian Costumes, from Description of Egypt
STC89010 Examples of Silk and Egyptian Costumes, from Description of Egypt, engraved by Jehotte and Texier, pub. under the orders of Napoleon, 1822 (engraving) by Dutertre, A. & Balzac, C

The Doubtful Coin, 1869 (oil on panel)
BIR189274 The Doubtful Coin, 1869 (oil on panel) by Lewis, John Frederick (1804-76); 74.9x87.3 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Types of the Egyptian People (engraving)
1049355 Types of the Egyptian People (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the Egyptian People)

The Lantern Makers Courtship, A Street Scene in Cairo, 1861 (oil on canvas)
BIR104478 The Lantern Makers Courtship, A Street Scene in Cairo, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 54.8x34.7 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Fellah Woman and Child, illustration from The Valley of the Nile
STC89028 Fellah Woman and Child, illustration from The Valley of the Nile, engraved by Charles Bour (1814-81) pub. by Lemercier, 1848 (litho) by Prisse d Avennes

Woman of Dsjidda making flatbread in the desert, engraved by C. J. de Huyser, published c
STC221859 Woman of Dsjidda making flatbread in the desert, engraved by C.J. de Huyser, published c.1772-74 (engraving) by Baurenfeind

The Doubtful Coin, 1869. Creator: John Frederick Lewis
The Doubtful Coin, 1869

A portrait of an Egyptian woman, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)

Jaffa, ancient Joppa, April 16th 1839, plate 61 from Volume II of The Holy Land
XCF87238 Jaffa, ancient Joppa, April 16th 1839, plate 61 from Volume II of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-85) pub

Veiled Egyptian Woman. Emile Prisse d Avennes. Gouache. Mid-19th century

Bulgarian Muslim Women
Veiled Muslim women (but not the little girl with them), Bulgaria. Date: 1930s

Sarajevo Market
Veiled Muslim women at Sarajevo market, Serbia (former Yugoslavia). Date: 1930s

Racial / Turkey / Yashmak
Turkish woman in a Yashmak

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"Yashmak: Unveiling the Mystique of Persian Veils through Art" Step into a world of enchantment and cultural intrigue as we explore the captivating history of yashmak. From "The Lantern Maker's Courtship" to "Women in veils, " these artistic masterpieces transport us back to the Safavid era, where women adorned themselves with this symbolic costume. Intricately painted on panels or depicted in vibrant murals, yashmak-clad women exude an air of mystery and allure. The veil, worn by Shiite faithful during the Safavid dynasty, became a symbol of religious devotion and modesty. Its delicate folds conceal secrets while revealing only glimpses of beauty. Fast forward to 1913 when European artists embraced Orientalism, capturing the essence of exoticism in their paintings like "The Orientalism of the European Woman. " This fusion between East and West further heightened fascination with yashmak as it became a fashionable accessory for elite ladies. Immerse yourself in bustling bazaars where stallholders sell spiced delicacies amidst a sea of veiled figures. Witness how these ethereal garments transform ordinary street scenes into mesmerizing tableaus like "The Lantern Makers Courtship" or "A Street Scene in Cairo. " Traveling beyond Persia's borders, discover diverse cultures influenced by yashmak-wearing traditions. In Caubul or Egypt's Nile Valley, women proudly don their unique versions of this garment – each reflecting regional customs and individual flair. Delve deeper into everyday life as you witness fellah women tending to their children or Dsjidda residents making flatbread amidst desert landscapes. These engravings offer glimpses into intimate moments that highlight both resilience and grace within communities shaped by yashmak culture. Through John Frederick Lewis' brushstrokes in "The Doubtful Coin, " we are reminded that behind every veil lies humanity's universal emotions.