Ricksha Collection

Sri Lanka - Colombo, tuk-tuk taxi, typical way of transportation

Rickshaw boys of Durban, South Africa in their remarkable costume. Introduced from Japan, the rickshaw became a form of transport in Durban in the late 19th century. Date: circa 1910s

Two rickshaws about to depart with their passengers comfortably seated (3/3). Date: circa 1920s

Two Japanese women get into their rickshaws (2/3). Date: circa 1920s

Japanese Rickshaws - drivers and passengers
Japanese Rickshaws ready for their pasengers (1/3). Date: circa 1920s

Bay Esplanade, Durban, showing Ricksha (b / w photo)
5225490 Bay Esplanade, Durban, showing Ricksha (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bay Esplanade, Durban, showing Ricksha)

Zulu Ricksha Drivers, Durban, c. 1897 (b / w photo)
493424 Zulu Ricksha Drivers, Durban, c.1897 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Japanese woman in a rickshaw, c. 1890 (coloured photo)
CHT349879 Young Japanese woman in a rickshaw, c.1890 (coloured photo) by Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1934); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

China, Sichuan, Songpan, Yawning trishaw driver and walking aged citizens

Headdress of a Ricksha Boy, Durban, 1917

1936 Zanzibar Street scene commonly ricksha
Street scene and the commonly used ricksha. 1936, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Rickshaw boy of Durban, South Africa
A Rickshaw boy of Durban in their remarkable costume. Introduced from Japan, the rickshaw became a form of transport in Durban in the late 19th century. Date: circa 1920s

Zulu Rickshaw Drivers, 1928
Depiction of two colourfully-dressed Zulus pulling along white Europeans in rickshaws in Durban, South Africa. The Royal Natal Yacht Club is visible in the background. 1928

South Africa - Ricksha Boy with Head Dress
Ricksha Boy with Head Dress, South Africa. Date: 1900s

A Drag Across the Sand in a Jinrikisha, Ricksha, Pulled Rickshaw. a Two-Wheeled Cart which Seats One or Two People

A Drag Across The Sand In A Jinrikisha, Ricksha, Pulled Rickshaw. A Two-wheeled Cart Which Seats One Or Two People

Ricksha with British RAF cadets
Ricksha in Durban, South Africa, during World War Two, with Zulu ricksha boy and passengers of three RAF air cadets

Racial /s Africa / Ricksha
Two Ricksha boys of Durban in the special costume they wear - introduced from Japan, the ricksha became a form of transport in Durban in the late 19th century

Entering Jap Rickshaw
A Japanese lady prepares to enter a rickshaw

Ricksha Boy Label
Ricksha Boy - in traditional plumed headdress - on a product label

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In the bustling streets of Durban, South Africa, the vibrant culture of rickshaw transportation comes to life. Rickshaw boys, with their colorful headdresses and strong legs, navigate through the crowded cityscape, ready to transport passengers on an unforgettable journey. As two rickshaws stand side by side, about to depart on their respective routes, anticipation fills the air. The drivers carefully adjust their vehicles while eagerly awaiting their next passengers. Today is no different as two Japanese women gracefully step into their designated rickshaws. Their excitement mirrors that of countless others who have experienced this unique mode of transportation. The connection between drivers and passengers transcends borders and time periods. In a vintage photograph from 1928, Zulu Rickshaw Drivers proudly pose alongside their Japanese counterparts in Durban's Bay Esplanade. This snapshot captures not only a moment frozen in history but also showcases the diversity within this profession. Looking back even further into history reveals another captivating image from c. 1897 - Zulu Ricksha Drivers captured in black and white photography. These men exude strength as they pull these carriages effortlessly through the streets of Durban. Rickshaws were not limited to South Africa alone; they found popularity across continents like China too. A glimpse into Sichuan's Songpan region shows a trishaw driver yawning while aged citizens walk beside him – a testament to how deeply ingrained this form of transport was in daily life. The allure of rickshaws extends beyond just practicality; it becomes an art form itself. A young Japanese woman elegantly sits inside her beautifully adorned rickshaw in a colored photo dating back to c. 1890 – capturing both grace and tradition all at once. One cannot overlook the significance of headwear when discussing ricksha boys' attire in Durban during 1917 or earlier years - each headdress tells its own story reflecting cultural heritage and personal style.