Uighurs 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

Uyghur Princes wearing Chinese-styled robes and headgear. (From the Bezeklik Caves), 8th-9th century. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

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

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

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Captivating glimpses into the vibrant Uighur culture in Kashgar, Xinjiang" Young Uyghur Girl - Kashgar, Xinjiang: A radiant smile reflects the resilience and beauty of a young Uyghur girl amidst the enchanting streets of Kashgar. Poor Uyghur Musicians - Kashgar: Melodies echoing through narrow alleyways as talented yet impoverished Uyghur musicians pour their hearts into soul-stirring tunes in the heart of Kashgar. A young Uyghur girl at Kashgar, China: Innocence meets tradition as a young Uyghur girl adorns colorful attire while navigating the bustling streets of historic Kashgar, China. A group of Buddhist men of various ages in Kashgar: United by faith and wisdom, a diverse gathering of Buddhist men from different generations find solace and camaraderie within the spiritual fabric of ancient Kashgar. Buddhist priests at a ceremony in a Temple in Kashgar: Serenity envelopes an ornate temple as devoted Buddhist priests perform sacred rituals, preserving centuries-old traditions that resonate deep within their souls. Uighurs dancing, Xinjiang, northwest China: Rhythmic movements intertwine with joyous laughter as spirited Uighurs celebrate their cultural heritage through captivating traditional dances against the backdrop of scenic Xinjiang. A Uyghur family and tent: Embracing nomadic roots with grace and simplicity, a warm-hearted Uyghur family finds solace under their humble tent amidst vast landscapes that have witnessed generations pass by. Kashmir, India - A Uighur Man and Mule: In distant lands where cultures converge, an adventurous spirit shines through as a resilient Uighur man navigates picturesque Kashmir alongside his trusted mule companion. Uyghur Children - close to Kashgar.