India Traditional Dress Turbans Parsi Hindu Figures 1910 Antique Print

This fascinating 1910 antique print presents a detailed visual study of traditional dress and cultural types from across India. One side features finely executed pen-and-ink portraits of Punjabi, Gujarati, and Parsi figures, highlighting distinctive turbans, headwear, and garments such as lungis, kurtas, and chadars. The compositions emphasize individuality and regional identity, with careful attention to facial features, posture, and textile detail, offering a glimpse into the diversity of Indian society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The reverse continues with additional figures, including Brahmans in ceremonial attire, a Hindu woman demonstrating the draping of a sari, a Bengali babu, and a Sikh devotee in traditional dress. Each illustration is rendered with precision and ethnographic interest, reflecting the period’s focus on documenting global cultures. Measuring approximately 8 x 11 inches and printed on both sides, this original 1910 print is an engaging collectible for those interested in world costume, cultural history, or antique illustration.