Uighur Collection

Young Uyghur Girl - Kashgar, Xinjiang
Young indigenous Uyghur girl of Kashgar. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Poor Uyghur Musicians - Kashgar. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Cossacks Escorting the Taranchi into Russian Territory During the Occupation of the Ili...19th cent Creator
Painting of Cossacks Escorting the Taranchi into Russian Territory During the Occupation of the Ili Valley in 1881-1882, 19th century

China, Xinjiang, Kashgar. Entrance door to Abakh Khoja mausoleum

China, Xinjiang, Kashgar. Dried snakes for sale at local market

My ride, my pride
Nicolas Marino

My small world
Nicolas Marino

A professional story teller at Kashgar, Xinjiang, China, c1875

A group of Buddhist men of various ages in Kashgar, a city now in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in Chinas far west. Date: circa 1932

A young Uyghur girl at Kashgar, China - holding a cigarette. Date: circa 1932

Buddhist priests at a ceremony in a Temple in Kashgar, a city now in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in Chinas far west. Date: circa 1932

Uighurs dancing, Xinjiang, north west China
Uighurs performing their national dance, Xinjiang, north west China. Date: 1953

A Uyghur family and tent
A Uyghur family stand before their traditional tent house - Xinjiang Province, southern China. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts during his journey from Kashmir to Kashgar

China, Xinjiang, Karakul lake at sunrise

An Uigur man leads his herd of goats into the heart of Kashgars famous Sunday Market

Finished in 1778 AD, the Emin Minaret comprises sun-dried bricks tapering in geometric and floral patterns

Uighur man with sheep on the road to Kashgar market

Second Example of a Mongol Paiza, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo
XJF486336 Second Example of a Mongol PaAOza, illustration from The Travels of Marco Polo, translated by Henry Yule, published 1875 (litho) by English School

Kashmir, India - A Uighur Man and Mule
Kashmir, India - A Uighur man from Northern Kashmir (or possibly living further north toward Kashgar in the Xinjiang Province) with his mule

Uyghur Children - close to Kashgar
Two young Uyghur Children, close to Kashgar in Xinjiang, South West China. Photograph taken by Ralph Ponsonby Watts, who travelled up from Kashmir to Kahgar

A Uyghur man smoking an elaborate pipe. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Turkic Man
A man from far Northern India or Southern China, displaying the highly Turkic facial morphology of the peoples of this region. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Kashgar Trip - Uyghur Woman - Headdress
Indigenous Uyghur woman of Kashgar with a remarkable headdress. A wonderful photographic portrait by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Kashgar Trip
Two siblings ride on a small pony, wrapped up against the cold. Both are from the Xinjiang province of China - close to Kashgar. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Indigenous Uyghur men of Kashgar. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Woman from Kashgar
A woman from Kashgar, in Xinjiang Province, China. She is likely a Uyghur woman, of Turkic ethnic extraction. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Racial / China / Uighur Men
Four Uighur men from the far west of China. The Uighurs have a remarkable cultural heritage, with influences from Mongolia, Turkey and further East. The majority are Muslim

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"Discovering the Rich Culture and Struggles of the Uighur People in Xinjiang, China" Young Uyghur Girl - Kashgar, Xinjiang: A glimpse into the vibrant spirit of a young Uyghur girl as she embraces her heritage amidst the bustling streets of Kashgar. Poor Uyghur Musicians - Kashgar: Despite their economic hardships, these talented musicians from Kashgar use their music to express their resilience and preserve their cultural identity. My ride, my pride: Proudly showcasing traditional Uighur craftsmanship on a beautifully adorned horse-drawn carriage in Kashgar, a symbol of tradition and elegance. A young Uyghur girl at Kashgar, China: Capturing innocence and curiosity through the eyes of a young Uighur girl in the enchanting city of Kashgar. China, Xinjiang, Kashgar. Entrance door to Abakh Khoja mausoleum: Stepping through history's doorway into an architectural marvel that holds deep spiritual significance for the Uighurs in Kashgar. Turpan, Xinjiang, China. Ancient village of Toyuq: Exploring an ancient village where time seems to stand still as we immerse ourselves in its rich history and witness traditions passed down for generations by the resilient people of Turpan. China, Xinjiang, Kashgar. Dried snakes for sale at local market: Unveiling unique culinary delights found within local markets – dried snakes serve as both exotic delicacies and reminders of cultural diversity among the diverse communities residing in Xinjiang. Turahan, Xinjanghina. Emin Minaretandmosque:AstheEminMinaretpiercestheskylineofTurpan, itstandsasaproudtestamenttotheUighurs'faithandtheircontributionsinshapingtheculturallandscapeofXinjiang.