Castes Collection

A high caste woman with a medicine merchant from India, 1828
3480339 A high caste woman with a medicine merchant from India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a high caste woman with a medicine merchant from India)

Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, 1828
3480367 Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, India)

A high caste woman, from India, 1828
3480338 A high caste woman, from India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a high caste woman, from India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828
3480368 A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, by Marlet 1828

Sir Squire Bancrott as Captain Hawtree in Caste (colour litho)
8665751 Sir Squire Bancrott as Captain Hawtree in Caste (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Squire Bancrott as Captain Hawtree in Caste)

Representation of the "Social Pyramid" in Italy around 1890
FGL5456803 Representation of the "Social Pyramid" in Italy around 1890; (add.info.: peasants, seasonal workers, farmers and the big boss.); Fototeca Gilardi.

Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain)
3434842 Plate of the Manufacture nationale de Sevres, France, c.1810 (porcelain); (add.info.: representing the chateau de Malmaison.); Photo © CCI.

Sikh Chieftans going Hunting, 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (1806?1859)
Sikh Chieftans going Hunting, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho). Prince Aleksei Dmitrievich Saltykov/ A

Mestizo, mixed birth from Cambuso Chinese and Loba Indian, 18th century Mexican painting in the Museum of America in Madrid

Castas, from castizo and mestiza: chamizo (Mixed races in Spanish America). Family around the fathers job, as a twister or cigar maker, who rolls cigars in a tray

Warrior from the Rajput caste, a warlike and chivalrous tribe from the kshatriya caste
1900s, 19th-century, 4, 4 people, black, black-and-white, black-white, bunch of, castes, characteristic, clan, copy, culture, custom, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn, ethnic

The Castles of Loves
3785964 The Castles of Loves by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Castles of Loves - from miniature in Champion des Dames, 15th century manuscript)

Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadows, 1854 (oil on canvas)
6448763 Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadows, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Vickers, Alfred (1786-1868); 61.6x94.6 cm; Private Collection

Lake of Albano and Castel Gandolfo
3854259 Lake of Albano and Castel Gandolfo by Cozens, John Robert (1752-99); (add.info.: Lake of Albano and Castel Gandolfo by John Robert Cozens, c. 1783- 88)

Historical views of Tibet. The Grand Lama with priests and worshippers 46, Lama priest sprinkling a home with holy water 47, and victor drinking out of an enemys skull 48

A Rahjah with attendants, pub. 1808-12. Creator: Franz Balthazar Solvyns (1760-1824)
A Rahjah with attendants, from Les Hindous ou la Description de leurs Moeurs Coutumes at Ceremonies, pub. 1808-12 (coloured etching)

Houalouays, a confectioner or pastry cook, pub. 1808-12. Creator: Franz Balthazar Solvyns
Houalouays, a confectioner or pastry cook, from Les Hindous ou la Description de leurs Moeurs Coutumes et Ceremonies, pub. 1808-12 (coloured etching)

A View of the Cuttera built by Jaffeir Cawn at Muxadavad, pub. 1785-88. Creator: William Hodges
A View of the Cuttera built by Jaffeir Cawn at Muxadavad; Pl. 41. from Select Views in India ; pub. 1785-88 (coloured etching with aquatint)

D jehalledar, or canopied bed conveyance with extra-long front, 1799
D jehalledar, or canopied bed conveyance with extra-long front, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus, 1799 (coloured etching)

A causto (clerk / scribe), pub. 1808-12. Creator: Franz Balthazar Solvyns (1760-1824)
A causto (clerk/scribe), from Les Hindous ou la Description de leurs Moeurs Coutumes et Ceremonies, pub. 1808-12 (coloured etching)

A cobbler, pub. 1808-12. Creator: Franz Balthazar Solvyns (1760-1824)
A cobbler, from Les Hindous ou la Description de leurs Moeurs Coutumes et Ceremonies, pub. 1808-12 (coloured etching). A Collection of Two Hundred and Fifty Coloured Etchings

The chinaco and the china (The plebs), oil Painting by Jose Agustin Arrieta

The Castes

Bazaar or Fair in a Maratha Camp, India
A Bazar in Seendhiyas camp. A bazaar or fair in a Maratha Camp, showing a long avenue lined with stalls. A Maratha or Mahratta is a member of one of the major Hindu Kshatriya (warrior) groups (castes)

Arles, France - interior of the Roman amphitheatre
The Arles Roman Amphitheatre. In the Middle Ages four towers, like the one shown here, were added to the arena and it became a citadel protecting local residents and enclosing 200 houses. circa 1910s

Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp, India
A Mahratta Surdar entertaining Brahmins. Brahmins at a feast in a Maratha Camp. Some are playing musical instruments while others are eating, and servants are carrying dishes of food

Castes. From Pure and Spanish, Spanish, 1774, by Andres de I
Andres de Islas (active c.1753-1775). Mexican painter. 18th century. Castes. From Pure and Spanish, Spanish, 1774. Museum of America. Madrid. Spain

Goldsmith Indian Trades Castes ca 1840 Watercolor
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Tashrih al-aqvam, some of the sects, castes, and tribes of India, 1825

Caste of salt-diggers. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes, and tribes of India, 1825

Castes and tribes of India, Ribari, a caste of camel-men. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes, and tribes of India, 1825

Portrait of Maharana Java, 19th century. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes, and tribes of India, 1825

Castes and tribes of India, Khati or Tarkhan, carpenter caste of the Panjab, Man sawing a plank. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes

Represented by a man ploughing. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes, and tribes of India, 1825

Castes and tribes of India, A brickmaker. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes, and tribes of India, 1825

Mevati, a Kshatriya group who lived in the region south-west of Delhi and were warriors more usually termed Meos. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes

Untitled, Seven Mewatis, recruits for the regiment of Skinners Horse. Tashrih al-aqvam, an account of origins and occupations of some of the sects, castes, and tribes of India, 1825

The War in the Soudan (Sudan): Indian Troops of Different Castes Cooking

Saigon, Vietnam - A Chetty
An Indian Chetty merchant (or Chettiar) in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. Chetty is a title used by various mercantile castes in South India especially in Tamil Nadu

Harvester Ant (Messor bouvieri) adult, median worker carrying seed back to nest, Montagne de la Clape, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, May

The War In The Soudan (sudan): Indian Troops Of Different Castes Cooking

Azidirachta indica, neem tree
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge (1858-1949). From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Natural History Museum in 1952. Hindus use these leaves to bury their dead

Maratha Family, India
A superb photographic postcard depicting a Maratha Family. A Maratha is a member of one of the major Hindu Kshatriya (warrior) groups (castes)

Bishnoi shepherd, close-up of head, carrying sheep on shoulders, Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

Bishnoi woman wearing veil, close-up of head, Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India

Termite mound and castes. Termites are eusocial colonial insects mostly found in the tropics. The mound (background) is a combination of mud and chewed wood and can be several metres high

Street sweeper, northern India, India, Asia

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Castes: From Warriors to Confectioners" Step into the fascinating world of castes, where social hierarchies and cultural diversity intertwine. In East India, we encounter a warrior from the Rajput caste, known for their valor and chivalry. This digitally restored reproduction from a 19th-century original transports us back in time to witness the warlike nature of this Kshatriya tribe. Traveling across continents, we arrive in Mexico during the 18th century. Here, a mesmerizing painting depicts a mestizo individual born from Cambuso Chinese and Loba Indian heritage. A testament to mixed ancestry and cultural fusion, it reflects the intricate tapestry that defines Mexican history. Our journey takes us further west to Arles, France - where an interior view of the Roman amphitheater stands as a reminder of ancient civilizations' architectural prowess. The grandeur of this structure reminds us that they have existed since antiquity and played significant roles within societies. Venturing into England's past, we find ourselves gazing at Windsor Castle through Brocas Meadows in an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1854. The castle symbolizes power and nobility associated with certain castes throughout history. Leaving Europe behind, our next stop is Lake Albano and Castel Gandolfo - serene locations that evoke tranquility amidst historical significance. These sites serve as reminders that even natural landscapes can be intertwined with caste systems. Turning our attention towards Tibet brings forth historical views showcasing its unique societal structure. As we delve deeper into Tibetan culture, we encounter images such as a Rahjah accompanied by attendants or Sikh Chieftains embarking on hunting expeditions – glimpses into different facets of caste-based traditions. Intriguingly diverse occupations also emerge within these castes; meet Houalouays – a confectioner or pastry cook who adds sweetness to the world.