Bukharan Collection

'A Bokharian Bride; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A Bokharian Bride; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Women of Bokhara; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Women of Bokhara; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Girl of Bokhara; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Girl of Bokhara; Notes on Western Turkistan, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Cover, Uzbekistan, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Cover, Uzbekistan, 19th century

Bukharka. Khivinka. Tatar, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Bukharka. Khivinka. Tatar, 1862. Sheet 46 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Bukharan. Kievan. Tatar, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Bukharan. Kievan. Tatar, 1862. Sheet 45 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Old Man Attended by Visitors, 16th Century. Creator: Unknown
Old Man Attended by Visitors, 16th Century

Judge (Qazi) of Hamadan in a Drunken State, a scene from the Gulistan of Sa di, about 1550

Chained Prisoners are Brought Before a King, a scene from the Gulistan of Sa di, c. 1550

mir Bukharska'ai. Bukhara, 1911 (photo)
6249477 A-mir BukharskA'Ai. Bukhara, 1911 (photo) by Prokudin Gorskii, Sergei Mikhailovich (1863-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alim Khan (1880-1944), Emir of Bukhara

Bokhara chief giving audience, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Bokhara chief giving audience, 1844. A ruler holding a pipe recieves visitors in Bukhara, (in modern day Uzbekistan). From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V

Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava i, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Folio from a Manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava i, early 16th century

Portrait of a Dervish, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Dervish, 16th century

Ethnography and Art Embroidery Museum, Harem building, Summer Residential Palace
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Ethnography and Art Embroidery Museum, Harem building, Summer Residential Palace, Sitorai Mohi Hossa Bukhara

Children out school Bukhara Quarter Bukharan
Children just out of school, Bukhara Quarter Bukharan Jewish children in front of a school in the Bukharan Quarter, Jerusalem. 1934, Israel

Jewish market Mea Shearim Bokharian Bukharan
Jewish market in Mea Shearim. Bokharian, Bukharan, vegetables vendor with donkey car. 1934, Jerusalem, Israel

Bukharan Jewish washerwoman Jewish Bukharan woman
Bukharan Jewish washerwoman. Jewish Bukharan woman washing clothes in a tub in the Bukharan Quarter, Jerusalem. 1934, Jerusalem

Bokharan Soldier (Sarbaz), 1873 (oil on canvas)
BAL172717 Bokharan Soldier (Sarbaz), 1873 (oil on canvas) by Vereshchagin, Vasili Vasilievich (1842-1904); 90.7x66 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Jews of Tashkent from The World in Your Hands, 1878 (lithograph)
XJF862989 The Jews of Tashkent from " The World in Your Hands", 1878 (lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Bukharan: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" Step back in time to witness the captivating world of Bukhara, a city steeped in history and cultural significance. In this collection of images, we are transported to various moments that offer a glimpse into the lives of its people throughout different centuries. In an intriguing scene from the 16th century, an old man is attended by visitors, their faces etched with curiosity and respect. The unknown creator captures the essence of reverence towards age and wisdom that was deeply ingrained in Bukharan society. Moving forward in time, we encounter another fascinating depiction - a judge (Qazi) of Hamadan caught in a drunken state. This scene from Saadi's Gulistan showcases both the flaws and humanity present even among esteemed figures. It serves as a reminder that no one is immune to human vices. The next image takes us to yet another page from Saadi's Gulistan where chained prisoners are brought before a king. Painted around 1550, this artwork brings forth questions about justice and power dynamics prevalent during that era. Fast-forwarding to 1911, we find ourselves amidst modern-day photographs capturing mir Bukharska'ai in Bukhara itself. These snapshots provide glimpses into everyday life within this vibrant city; they showcase its architecture, people, and way of life at the turn of the century. Delving further back into history, we stumble upon an illustration from an early 16th-century manuscript by Mir Ali Shir Nava'i - his work showcasing intricate calligraphy intertwined with mesmerizing imagery. A portrait emerges next – that of a dervish captured during the same period. The artist remains unknown but manages to convey both serenity and mysticism through their brushstrokes.