Sri Lanka

4,963 Pins
 6y
Collection by
For a journalist, it’s hard not to think of Sri Lanka as an island country recovering from a decades-long conflict that ended in 2009. But, there is a country that far predates this bloodletting and warfare. It’s called Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s colonial "other". Traditional Martial Arts, South Pacific Islands, Native Country, Vintage India, Nile River, Extraordinary People, Indian Heritage, Indian History, Sri Lankan
Imaging Sri Lanka’s colonial past
For a journalist, it’s hard not to think of Sri Lanka as an island country recovering from a decades-long conflict that ended in 2009. But, there is a country that far predates this bloodletting and warfare. It’s called Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s colonial "other".
For a journalist, it’s hard not to think of Sri Lanka as an island country recovering from a decades-long conflict that ended in 2009. But, there is a country that far predates this bloodletting and warfare. It’s called Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s colonial "other". Women In History, Ancient History, Le Sri Lanka, History Of Sri Lanka, Major Events, Old Images
Imaging Sri Lanka’s colonial past
For a journalist, it’s hard not to think of Sri Lanka as an island country recovering from a decades-long conflict that ended in 2009. But, there is a country that far predates this bloodletting and warfare. It’s called Ceylon, Sri Lanka’s colonial "other".
Imaging Sri Lanka’s colonial past D D Items, Catamaran, Vintage Landscape, Barcelona Chair, Borneo, Indian Ocean, Travel Around The World, Vintage Travel
Imaging Sri Lanka’s colonial past
Imaging Sri Lanka’s colonial past
Singhalese girls, Ceylon ca. 1905 Rare Photos, Vintage Photographs, Old Photos, Vintage Photos, Ceylon Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan Girls, Historical Images
retronaut.co - retronaut Resources and Information.
Singhalese girls, Ceylon ca. 1905
Images of Victorian Ceylon Asian History, Vintage Indian Fashion, Forest People, Girl Photo Shoots
Portrait of a Tamil Woman – Ceylon - Lankapura
Images of Victorian Ceylon
1910s+Tamil+Girl+Sri+Lanka+Ceylon+Postcard Tantra Art, Jaffna
Sri Lanka
1910s+Tamil+Girl+Sri+Lanka+Ceylon+Postcard
The title to this image says 'A Sinhalese Gentleman' - taken probably around 1880's & most likely from the estate of Major-General James Houlbrooke Drummond, who commanded the 122nd Rajputana Infantry. From an album which includes images of maritime scenes, traditional Asian transport, cultural and religious communities, British and Ceylon officials, and local chiefs headmen. Old Pictures, Modern Day India, Indian Prince, Oriental Hotel, Dark Portrait, Beach Photography Poses, South Asia, Southeast Asia
The title to this image says 'A Sinhalese Gentleman' - taken probably around 1880's & most likely from the estate of Major-General James Houlbrooke Drummond, who commanded the 122nd Rajputana Infantry. From an album which includes images of maritime scenes, traditional Asian transport, cultural and religious communities, British and Ceylon officials, and local chiefs headmen.
The Archives
The Archives
Kandian+Chief+and+Family+-+Ceylon+(Sri+Lanka)+c1880's Sri Lanka Photography, India West, Kandy, Evolution Of Fashion, India People
Kandian Chief and Family - Ceylon (Sri Lanka) c1880's
Kandian+Chief+and+Family+-+Ceylon+(Sri+Lanka)+c1880's
Sinhalese woman Vintage Images, Tribal Dress, Ethnic Dress, African Origins, Indian Goddess
Royalty-Free Stock Photos, Creative Images & Vectors | News, Fashion, and Entertainment imagery
Sinhalese woman
Potrait of a Holy Man from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) - c1880 Island Nations, African People, Orient Express, Ancient India
Potrait of a Holy Man from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) - c1880
Mireille Rossier
Mireille Rossier
Julia Margaret Cameron in Ceylon: Idylls of Freshwater vs. Idylls of Rathoongodde | The Public Domain Review Antique Photos, Indiana, Julia Margaret Cameron, Indian Colours, History Of India
Julia Margaret Cameron in Ceylon: Idylls of Freshwater vs. Idylls of Rathoongodde
Julia Margaret Cameron in Ceylon: Idylls of Freshwater vs. Idylls of Rathoongodde | The Public Domain Review
kazuki nagae
kazuki nagae
Old postcard of Ceylon Old Abandoned Buildings, African Tribes
Post card of Singhalese Man and Tamil Dwarf Woman - Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Old postcard of Ceylon
My neighbour in Sri Lanka, out in his sarong. Sri Lanka Clothing, Steampunk Fashion, Goth Fashion, Linen Dresses, Beach Dresses, Female Pirate Costume, Pirate Costumes, Asian Image, Medieval Gown
sarong man
My neighbour in Sri Lanka, out in his sarong.
singhalese man/sri lanka Canadian Culture, Tribal People
singhalese man/sri lanka