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Ceylon Sri Lanka - Tamil girl with nose rings
c. 1880s Ceylon Sri Lanka - Tamil girl with nose rings and ornate jewellery
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Media ID 23449274
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Bring a touch of timeless beauty to your mailbox with our exquisite selection of Ceylon Sri Lanka Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of a Tamil girl from the 1880s. Adorned with intricate nose rings and ornate jewellery, this vintage photograph transports you to a bygone era in Sri Lanka's rich cultural history. Perfect for special occasions or simply to brighten someone's day, these high-quality cards come with envelopes and are blank inside for your personal message. Order now and add a touch of elegance to your correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of the Tamil community in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the late 19th century. The young girl in the image wears traditional ornate jewellery, including a pair of intricately designed nose rings, which were an essential part of the ethnic Tamil identity and cultural heritage. The era, marked by the 1880s to 1900s, was a time of British colonial rule, during which traditional practices and customs began to fade as Western influences took hold. However, the Tamil community continued to preserve their unique customs and traditions, including the use of nose rings and other forms of body adornment. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich ethnographic history of Ceylon's diverse population and the various ethnic groups that inhabited the island. The girl's expression is one of quiet dignity and pride, reflecting the resilience and strength of the Tamil people in the face of cultural change. The image is a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. The photograph's age and historical significance make it an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Sri Lanka and its people. The image invites us to reflect on the past and to appreciate the diversity and complexity of human history.
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