Zenana Collection

Deaf and Dumb School, Palayamkottai, India
C. E. Z. (Church of England Zenana Missionary Society) Deaf and Dumb School, Palamcottah (now Palayamkottai in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu), India. Deaf and Dumb children learning to talk

Lovers in a Zenana Garden at Night, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Lovers in a Zenana Garden at Night, 17th/18th century

Intentional Conflagrations in India
Page from The Graphic reporting on riots in India in 1919. Scenes of destruction include Amritsar where, on April 13th that year

An Ottoman Sultan taking his bath with his harem, from
CHT231054 An Ottoman Sultan taking his bath with his harem, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published in Milan c.1820s-30s (colour engraving) by Bussi

Interior of a harem in Turkey, c. 1880 (colour litho)
CHT231048 Interior of a harem in Turkey, c.1880 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Sultana Asseki, from the Recueil d estampes sur les Costumes du Levant
CHT231050 The Sultana Asseki, from the Recueil d estampes sur les Costumes du Levant, engraved by Gerard Jean Baptiste Scotin (1671-1716) 1707-08 (coloured engraving) by French School

Hawa Mahal, India (colour photo)
3096536 Hawa Mahal, India (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawa Mahal, India. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

In a Zenana (engraving)
965167 In a Zenana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Zenana. Illustration for Conquests of the Cross)

Agra. The Khas Mahal and Zenana, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Agra. The Khas Mahal and Zenana, c1910. From " Cities of the Moguls". [Plate Ltd. Ceylon, ]

The Zenana, 1847. Artist: Bonner
The Zenana, 1847. The zenana is the area in which women are secluded in some Hindu and Muslim families. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

Agra Fort Interior Zenana Showing Mosaic Work
Agra; The Fort, Interior of the Zenana, Showing the Mosaic Work; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); Agra, India; about 1866; Albumen silver print

Agra Fort exterior Zenana Samuel Bourne English
Agra; The Fort, exterior of the Zenana; Samuel Bourne (English, 1834 - 1912); AÔé¼gra, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia; September 24, 1865 - November 8, 1867; Albumen silver print

King Queen Zenana Sandehi Ragini Wife Bhairava
King and Queen in Zenana: Sandehi Ragini, Wife of Bhairava, from the " Second Basohli Ragamala

Jahangiri mahal, Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Jahangiri Mahal, Agra Fort, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Asia, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur (Pink City). The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur

India, Jaipur - the Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal, a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god

Zenana, Meherangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Zenana: Unveiling Hidden Stories and Exquisite Beauty" Step into the captivating realm of Zenana, a term that encompasses various aspects of secluded spaces in India and beyond. From its origins as a Deaf and Dumb School in Palayamkottai, India to enchanting depictions like "Lovers in a Zenana Garden at Night, " created by an unknown artist during the 17th/18th century, this concept has intrigued generations. Zenanas were not only places for seclusion but also witnessed intentional conflagrations in India, where historical events unfolded amidst their walls. Transport yourself to an era when Ottoman Sultans indulged in luxurious baths with their harem or immerse yourself within the vibrant interior of a Turkish harem captured through a captivating color lithograph from c. 1880. Delve deeper into these hidden worlds with glimpses into the lives of individuals such as The Sultana Asseki depicted in Recueil d'estampes sur les Costumes du Levant or marvel at Hawa Mahal's architectural splendor through a mesmerizing color photograph. Through engravings like "In a Zenana" or "Views in India, " we catch glimpses of daily life within these sacred spaces. Admire the grandeur of Agra's Khas Mahal and Zenana dating back to c1910 while contemplating Bonner's artistic rendition titled "The Zenana" from 1847. Discover further treasures within Jahangiri Mahal nestled inside Agra Fort, Uttar Pradesh, where history whispers secrets from centuries past. These diverse representations provide us with invaluable insights into cultural practices and societal norms prevalent within these enclosed quarters. Join us on this journey as we unravel tales woven behind closed doors—tales that bring forth both mystery and beauty encapsulated by the intriguing world known as Zenana.