Shawls Collection (page 5)

Chinipis Indians, Argentina Date: 1910

Indigenous Peruvian Indians at Lake Titicaca, Peru Date: circa 1910s

Romanian women from Campulung
A group of Romanian women from Campulung (or Cimpulung) - a city in the Arges County, Wallachia, Romania Date: circa 1905

Barcelona - The two Rivals
Two rivals - painting by Ramon Palmarola Romeu Date: circa 1938

Country Women in the Lake Maggiore Region of Italy
Country ( Peasant ) Women in the Lake Maggiore Region of Italy, holding baskets of fruit they have jusat picked from the plants in the background. Date: circa 1910s

Flower Sellers - Rome - Piazza di Spagna

Shawl making, India
The manufacture of shawls at Amritsar, India

Chaouis Camp - Algeria - Barbequeing
Chaouis Berber Camp - Algeria. Barbequeing a goat. The men sit and stand in the foreground close to the fire, whilst the women stand at the rear close to the low camel-hair tent

Bargains for all
Typical morning scene on the verandah of the hotel at Jaipur. Sellers come and sit on the edge of the verandah as they display their colourful wares in the bright morning sunlight

Emigrants sighting Australia, 1887
Engraving showing a group of emigrants on the deck, sighting Australia in the distance, 1887. The men are shown dressed in suits and bowler hats, whilst the women wear skirts, jackets, hats and shawls

Female Passengers on the deck of the emigrant ship, Indus
Engraving showing the well-dressed female passengers, in bustles and shawls, of the emigrant ship Indus, 1872. This image shows the women taking exercise on deck of the ship during the long passage

American Indians. The Missippi River. A Sioux Encampment
A scene of decorated Sioux wigwams, American Indians wearing feathers and wrapped in shawls, one pushing off a canoe on the river

Native American Indian Lodge, Nanaimo, 1882
Illustration showing native American Indian women, wrapped in shawls, sitting outside their lodge which is decorated with elaborate totem carvings, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, 1882

American Indians The Recent War with the Sioux
The Squaws captured at the Battle of Shin Buttes. Sioux women wrapped in shawls, one with a baby on her knee

Shawl weaver, Kani, Kashmir, India, Asia

Detail of a Kulu shawl from the Himalaya, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Manchester / Cotton Mills
Manchester: cotton mills, Miles Platting

BON GENRE NO. 20 C. 1805
Une soiree de Coblentz - French emigres flee France, and take refuge in Coblentz just across the German border, where they wait for the Revolution to blow over

Vibrant Floral Shawl
A bold multi-coloured shawl with a deep fringed border & an orientally inspired floral print possibly based on Chinese embroidery popular at the time

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Shawls have long been a symbol of culture, craftsmanship, and resilience. From the Welsh women road builders in South Wales to the Watercress Girls of 1882, these versatile garments have woven their way into history. In one corner of artistry, we find "Dressing Shetland Shawls, " capturing the delicate process behind creating these intricate pieces. The attention to detail is further exemplified by "The Mackerel Shawl" painting from 1910, where oil on canvas brings out the vibrant colors and patterns that adorn this timeless accessory. But they can not just about aesthetics; they hold stories within their threads. Take for instance "Oh. Wert thou in the cauld blast, on yonder lea, " an engraving depicting a woman draped in a shawl braving harsh weather conditions with grace and strength. From exotic motifs to traditional designs, shawls transcend borders and cultures. A glimpse into this diversity can be seen through paintings like "Woman in exotic shawl, " showcasing how fashion becomes a medium for self-expression across different backgrounds. Yet it's not only individuals who cherish these textiles; institutions also recognize their significance. At the Bank of England's Weighing Office or among London Flower Sellers, you might spot women proudly wearing shawls while going about their daily routines – adding elegance to even mundane tasks. Even literature has embraced the allure as seen in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved tale "Little Prince. " Through its pages, we discover how something as simple as a small piece of fabric can become an emblematic item imbued with sentimentality and meaning. Traveling further north along Great Yarmouth's shores reveals another facet: Women making shawls with skillful hands – preserving traditions passed down through generations. These artisans contribute to keeping heritage alive while simultaneously crafting contemporary pieces that captivate modern audiences.