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Kyrgyz women in traditional costume
Kyrgyz women in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817. Kyrgyz women in traditional costume. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas Travels through the southern provinces of the Russia Empire, 1812. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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1. Title: "Kyrgyz Women in Traditional Costume: A Glimpse into the Past from the Pallas Expedition" This copperplate engraving, hand-colored by Lazaretti, is an exquisite illustration of Kyrgyz women in their traditional attire, taken from Peter Simon Pallas' "Travels through the Southern Provinces of the Russian Empire," published in Milan between 1815 and 1817. The illustration, created by Dell Acqua, offers a rare and intriguing glimpse into the lives of these Central Asian women during the early 19th century. The Kyrgyz people, an ethnic group indigenous to the Kyrgyzstan region, are renowned for their rich cultural heritage and traditional customs. The women in this illustration are dressed in their traditional garments, which include long, flowing robes known as "chapan," often adorned with intricate embroidery, and wide, colorful belts. Their headdresses, called "saks," are typically made of felt and feature elaborate designs and decorations. The Pallas expedition, led by the renowned German naturalist and explorer Peter Simon Pallas, was one of the most significant scientific expeditions of the Russian Empire. The journey, which took place between 1793 and 1797, aimed to explore and document the natural history, ethnography, and geography of the southern provinces of the Russian Empire. This illustration is a testament to the rich cultural and ethnographic knowledge that was gathered during this groundbreaking expedition. The meticulous attention to detail in this copperplate engraving, with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, provides a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives and traditions of the Kyrgyz people during a time when their customs and way of life were largely unknown to the Western world.
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