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A young Uyghur girl at Kashgar, China
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A young Uyghur girl at Kashgar, China
A young Uyghur girl at Kashgar, China - holding a cigarette. Date: circa 1932
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This evocative photograph captures the image of a young Uyghur girl, smoking a cigarette in the ancient city of Kashgar, China, circa 1932. The girl, dressed in traditional Uyghur clothing, wears a colorful cap and a long, flowing robe. Her youthful face is framed by a veil, a common practice among Uyghur women at the time. Kashgar, located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in western China, was a major stop on the ancient Silk Road and has a rich cultural heritage that blends Chinese, Buddhist, and Uyghur influences. The photograph was taken by British travelers Ralph Ponsonby and W.G. Watts during their journey through China in the 1930s. Ponsonby and Watts were known for their extensive travels and documenting their experiences through photographs. This image of the young Uyghur girl offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the people of Kashgar during that era. The girl's casual pose and the cigarette in her hand add an air of nonchalance to the photograph, making it all the more intriguing. The image also raises questions about the role of women in Uyghur society during that time and the influence of outside cultures on traditional practices. Overall, this photograph is a testament to the rich cultural diversity and history of Kashgar and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
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