Braids Collection

Portrait Of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull
Portrait shows the chief of the Sioux tribe Sitting Bull (1831 - 1890), known as Tatanka Iyotake to his people, as he sits in Bismarck, North Dakota, 1881

Hair braiding, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of Henry II, printed by Henry G. Bohn, 1856 (colour engraving)
7265323 Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of Henry II, printed by Henry G. Bohn, 1856 (colour engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Tigray woman has a cross of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church tattooed on her forehead while two silver crosses hang round her neck

An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882. Creator: George de Forest Brush
An Arapahoe Boy, c. 1882

Madagascar - A Group of Betsileo Women, a highland ethnic group. Date: circa 1910s

Ladakhi Lady
Rajat Dhesi

Baby One More Time
Nour Tohme

After the Storm
Karen MacKenzie

Grapes
Ana Sneeringer

Happy skater
Gigi Rosado

Strawberry beauty
Gigi Rosado

Braid beauty
Gigi Rosado

Portrait of M Rose Herschel aged 7 (1851) by her sister Maria, aged 11, 1851 (graphite, watercolour)
7342115 Portrait of M Rose Herschel aged 7 (1851) by her sister Maria, aged 11, 1851 (graphite, watercolour) by Herschel, Maria Sophia (1839-1929); 15.3x11.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Head of a West African woman, c.1775 (watercolour)
7341536 Head of a West African woman, c.1775 (watercolour) by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); 22.1x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plaiting Sash Lines (engraving)
8642795 Plaiting Sash Lines (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plaiting Sash Lines. Illustration for The Quiver (1889).); © Look and Learn.

Artistic sugar work by Paul Laurent: Two, plaited, pulled sugar baskets (b/w photo)
8652265 Artistic sugar work by Paul Laurent: Two, plaited, pulled sugar baskets (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two, plaited)

Domhnall and Plait, the Dane, at the Battle of Clontarf (engraving)
8629328 Domhnall and Plait, the Dane, at the Battle of Clontarf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domhnall and Plait, the Dane, at the Battle of Clontarf)

New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo)
8662730 New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Curios)

Young woman wearing a native American style costume (colour litho)
8655406 Young woman wearing a native American style costume (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

The seaman's uniform (colour photo)
8668579 The seaman's uniform (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seaman's uniform)

Women and child making plaited straw into hats, 1850
3478720 Women and child making plaited straw into hats, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting women and child making plaited straw into hats. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Do You Know: Why "threshold"? (colour litho)
8668106 Do You Know: Why "threshold"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why "threshold")

Fanny Cerrito, 1840 (colour lithograph)
3740463 Fanny Cerrito, 1840 (colour lithograph); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Francesca "Fanny" Cerrito (1817-1909) Italian ballet dancer and choreographer

All Eyes
Carmen Watkins

Our hair
Trevor Cole

Alina
Zachar Rise

Karari of the Himba
Trevor Cole

The Marengo
Peyman Naderi

Katya
Zachar Rise

Esmeralda
Stefan Nielsen

In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition...1876. Creator: Unknown
In the British Department of the American Centennial Exhibition, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Our front-page Illustration, from a sketch by Mr

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Meeting with Sir Jung Bahadoor, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in India

Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in China - Heads of the People - a sketch at the Rev. Mr. Huleatt's Rice Distribution at Canton, 1858. Engraving from a sketch...received by the last Overland Mail from our Special

"...dussent-ils me maudire...", 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier. "...dussent-ils me maudire..."
"...dussent-ils me maudire...", 1844. "...dussent-ils me maudire..." "Ces barbares parens qui m'ont donne le jour" " Victor, o mon ame, a toi tout mon amour

Anna Maria Lovisa 1627-1693, Duchess of Montpensier. Creator: Unknown
Anna Maria Lovisa 1627-1693, Duchess of Montpensier, unknown date

Portrait of a Lady, c1800. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Portrait of a Lady, c1800

Portrait of a young Woman, 1480-1499. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a young Woman, 1480-1499

Miss Ernani Seibel, portrait photograph, 1919 June 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Ernani Seibel, portrait photograph, 1919 June 21

Little Plum Blossom, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Little Plum Blossom, Chinatown, San Francisco, between 1896 and 1906

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes... 1915
Members of the International Institute for Immigrant Girls, Y.W.C.A. in national costumes, portrait photograph, 1915 Mar. 13

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

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"Braids: A Tapestry of Cultural Heritage and Timeless Beauty" they have long been a symbol of cultural identity, weaving together stories from different corners of the world. From the stoic gaze of Sioux Chief Sitting Bull to the vibrant hair braiding in Dakar, Senegal, these intricate styles transcend borders and celebrate diversity. Intriguingly captured in an engraving is Isabella of Portugal, her braided locks reflecting elegance and grace that withstands centuries. Similarly, a Himba woman adorned with red ochre gleams with pride as she embraces her traditional attire, showcasing the power of ancestral customs. The Tigray woman's braided hair holds not only aesthetic beauty but also spiritual significance - a cross representing her faith within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Meanwhile, Madagascar's Betsileo women gather together with their unique braided hairstyles as a testament to unity and strength. Through time and space, braids continue to inspire resilience. An Arapahoe boy from 1882 reminds us that our roots ground us while offering glimpses into our shared humanity. The message "You Are Strong" echoes through each braid tightly woven against adversity; they are never late in reminding us of our inherent strength. Beyond cultural heritage lies love itself - Blacklove radiates through every strand intertwined with care and affection. Braids become more than just a hairstyle; they embody an expression of self-love and empowerment. Lastly, two young Zulu women proudly display their rear view adorned with stunning braids – an ode to tradition passed down generations in South Africa. Their presence speaks volumes about resilience rooted deep within their souls. In this tapestry woven by countless hands across continents, we find angelic elegance entwined within each braid—a reminder that beauty transcends physical appearances alone. Braids tell stories etched on scalps like ancient manuscripts waiting to be read by those who appreciate their artistry.