Braiding Collection

Hair braiding, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Woman braiding her hair, 1839. Creator: Ludvig August Smith
Woman braiding her hair, 1839

Anna Maria Lovisa 1627-1693, Duchess of Montpensier. Creator: Unknown
Anna Maria Lovisa 1627-1693, Duchess of Montpensier, unknown date

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846. Creator: AWN Pugin
Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846

Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846. Creator: AWN Pugin
Myddelton Biddulph Armorial Medallion, Wales, c. 1846

Hairdresser at home, Lome, Togo, West Africa, Africa

A Beauty Parlor on Zanzibar, Africa - Swahili women take care of their hair, c1930s
A Beauty Parlor in the Island of Zanzibar, Africa - the Swahili Women Take Great Pains with Their Hair, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa

Sunday Morning in Tyrol, 1831 (oil on canvas)
XKH191662 Sunday Morning in Tyrol, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Wasmann, Rudolph Friedrich (1805-86); 41.7x37.3 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Africa, Tanzania, Manyara Region. Two Msai men

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Africa. The Congo. Bangala indigenous
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Bangala indigenous. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Grand Vizier Said Halim Pasha, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
XOT366529 Grand Vizier Said Halim Pasha, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Nedomansky Studio, Vienna (fl.1914-18); Museo della Guerra di Rovereto, Trento

Archduke Joseph August of Austria, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
XOT366528 Archduke Joseph August of Austria, c.1916 (oil on canvas) by Nedomansky Studio, Vienna (fl.1914-18); Museo della Guerra di Rovereto, Trento

Orpheus Charming the Animals, England, first half 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Orpheus Charming the Animals, England, first half 17th century

Study of Fanny Cornforth, 1863 (pencil on paper)
623302 Study of Fanny Cornforth, 1863 (pencil on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 36.2x26.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Lady at her Toilet, c. 1720 (oil on panel)
5863969 Lady at her Toilet, c.1720 (oil on panel) by Dijk, Philip van (1683-1753); 29.7x23.7 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

1900 Zanzibar - woman having her hair braided

Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving)
2975626 Brooklyn Bridge under construction in 1876, braiding the suspension cables (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Attic white ground lekythos depicting a woman plaiting a wreath, c. 475-420 BC (pottery)
XLC224984 Attic white ground lekythos depicting a woman plaiting a wreath, c.475-420 BC (pottery) by Tymbos Painter (fl.c.475-450 BC) (attr)

He saw four beautiful maidens sitting on the ice braiding their hair (colour litho)
6003351 He saw four beautiful maidens sitting on the ice braiding their hair (colour litho) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fillette Bornou (Fort Lamy), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique
3251567 Fillette Bornou (Fort Lamy), from Dessins et Peintures d Afrique, executes au cours de l expedition Citroen Centre Afrique, deuxieme mission Haardt Audouin-Dubreuil, pub

Porfirio Diaz of Mexico, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
STC375600 Porfirio Diaz of Mexico, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Viau, Pablo (fl.c.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: from The Wind that Swept Mexico)

Javanese court official, c. 1820-70 (oil on paper)
1765785 Javanese court official, c.1820-70 (oil on paper) by Javanese School, (19th century); 196.8A--74.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of a child (panel)
WES67068 Portrait of a child (panel) by Anguissola, Sofonisba (c.1532-1625); 85x66 cm; The Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Cord for securing mouth cover for tea-leaf storage jar (kuchio)
5930949 Cord for securing mouth cover for tea-leaf storage jar (kuchio), late 19th-early 20th century (silk with synthetic dye) by Japanese School, (19th-20th century); Freer Gallery of Art

Braiding lines and light
Gerard Jonkman

Olena. Zachar Rise

Culture Club leave Heathrow Airport, London for New York and an 8 day promotion visit. Left to right Roy Hay, Boy George, John Moss

Young Woman Braiding Her Hair, 1876. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Young Woman Braiding Her Hair, 1876

Advert for Peter Robinsons womens spring wear 1910
Latest fashion clothing for the spring, wearing a Paris frock with shades of French Voile, bodice is effectively trimmed with self colour guipure and the vest is silver lace

18th century French Court Dress
Female French court dress of 1702 (Francoise Marie of Bourbon, Duchess of Orleans) and male French court dress of 1724 (under Louis XV). Date: early 18th century

Rope braiders (w / c on paper)
898723 Rope braiders (w/c on paper) by Herbert or Hebert, Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908); Musee Hebert, Paris, France; (add.info.: AQUARELLE HEBERT Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908)); French

Queen Dona Mariana of Austria, c1652-1653. Artist: Diego Velazquez
Queen Dona Mariana of Austria, 1652-53. From the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

A Msai warrior with his long braids and body coated with red ochre mixed with animal fat. He has put ochre dust round his eyes to enhance his appearance ready for a dance

A Wa-Arusha warrior carries home a yoke. His brown necklace is made from aromatic wood. The Wa-Arusha are closely related to the Msai and speak the same _maa language

A Turkana woman, typically wearing many layers of bead necklaces and a series of hooped earrings with an pair of leaf-shaped earrrings at the front, sits in the entrance to her hut

A back view of a Msai warrior resplendent with long ochred braids tied in a pigtail. This singular hairstyle sets him apart from other members of his society

Laikipiak Msai

Detail of a Msai warriors ear ornaments and other beaded or metal adornments. The Msai practice of piercing ears in adolescence and gradually elongating the lobes is gradually dying out

A young Turkana man with a braided hairstyle

Sixties kaftans
Model on the left wears a white Grecian style kaftan with silver braiding down the front, by Simon Ellis. The silver sequin sandals are from Magli and the gilt bangles is from India Craft

Coronation of George VI, Royal Family on balcony of Buckingham Palace 12th May 1937

A Turkana woman sitting in the doorway of her hut. Her heavy mporro braided necklace identifies her as a married woman. Typical of her tribe

Msai warriors draw water from a deep well. The depth of wells is measured by the number of men required to bring water to the cattle troughs at the top of them

A Msai warrior blows a trumpet fashioned from the horn of a Greater Kudu. The strap is decorated with cowrie shells. Kudu-horn trumpets are only sounded to call men to arms or on ceremonial occasions

Msai warriors resplendent with long ochred braids relax and wait for the start of a ceremony. Red has always been their preferred colour

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Braiding: A Timeless Artistry Across Continents Hair braiding, a cultural tradition that transcends borders and spans centuries, holds a special place in the hearts of many. From Dakar, Senegal in West Africa to the lush landscapes of The Congo's Bangala indigenous people, braids have been woven into the fabric of diverse societies. In Tyrol on a serene Sunday morning in 1831, an artist captured the essence of this art form on canvas. The painting depicts women skillfully intertwining strands with precision and grace. This image serves as a testament to how braiding has long been cherished as both an artistic expression and a practical hairstyle. Traveling further south to Tanzania's Manyara Region, we encounter two Maasai men proudly displaying their intricately braided hair. Adorned with vibrant ochre hues, they embody strength and tradition passed down through generations. A Samburu warrior stands tall with his resplendent mane meticulously plaited. His hair tells stories of bravery and honor within his community—a symbol of identity deeply rooted in African heritage. Even beyond Africa's borders, notable figures like Grand Vizier Said Halim Pasha and Archduke Joseph August of Austria embraced this timeless trend. Their portraits immortalize their regal personas accentuated by perfectly styled braids. Returning to Tanzania's Manyara Region once again, we witness another Maasai warrior posing confidently with his traditional stick. His carefully crafted hairstyle reflects not only personal style but also signifies social status among his people. The art world too has recognized the allure of braids throughout history. In various paintings such as "Plaiting Hair" or "Orpheus Charming the Animals, " artists capture moments where individuals engage in intricate hairstyling techniques—celebrating beauty through meticulous craftsmanship. Finally, we delve into more intimate portrayals like "Study of Fanny Cornforth.