ANTIQUE UZBEK SAMARKAND 'BOLIM POSH' SUZANI, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
T-0023
Size: 9ft 11in x 8ft 11in (303 x 272cm).
Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'bolim posh' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Samarkand suzani known as 'bolim posh'. These were used as a canopy over the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. The large sun disc motifs are said to be rooted in ancient beliefs. Note the use of glowing cochineal dye in the large discs. The silk colours really stand out against the yellow / gold cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0023.
Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'bolim posh' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Samarkand suzani known as 'bolim posh'. These were used as a canopy over the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. The large sun disc motifs are said to be rooted in ancient beliefs. Note the use of glowing cochineal dye in the large discs. The silk colours really stand out against the yellow / gold cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0023.
£3,950
| $5,268 USD | €4,695 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'PALAK' SUZANI, FULLY EMBROIDERED, ...
Item Ref
T-0228
Size: 8ft 6in x 7ft 10in (260 x 240cm).
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability.
The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch. Note the bright hue of cochineal red dye.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of colour run and old staining..
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0228.
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability.
The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch. Note the bright hue of cochineal red dye.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of colour run and old staining..
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0228.
£3,500
| $4,668 USD | €4,160 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'PALAK' SUZANI, FULLY EMBROIDERED, ...
Item Ref
T-0020
Size: 8ft 4in x 6ft 11in (255 x 210cm).
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability. Note the large central star. The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of old staining and very slight finger tip size damage in a corner where it has been wall hung.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0020.
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability. Note the large central star. The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of old staining and very slight finger tip size damage in a corner where it has been wall hung.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0020.
£2,750
| $3,668 USD | €3,269 EUR
OLD / VINTAGE UZBECK SAMARKAND SUZANI, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
T-0021
Size: 7ft 8in x 5ft 6in (233 x 167cm).
Old / vintage Uzbek Samarkand suzani.
1st half 20th century.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in six strips, silk twist work on a ivory hand woven linen / cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0021.
Old / vintage Uzbek Samarkand suzani.
1st half 20th century.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in six strips, silk twist work on a ivory hand woven linen / cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0021.
£2,500
| $3,334 USD | €2,972 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, FLORAL DESIGN ON A ...
Item Ref
T-0241
Size: 7ft 10in x 6ft 2in (240 x 188cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably woven by Tajik ladies, it is silk embroidery of a floral design on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0241.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably woven by Tajik ladies, it is silk embroidery of a floral design on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0241.
£2,500
| $3,334 USD | €2,972 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SHAHRIZABAZ LAKAI SUZANI, FINE DETAILED ...
Item Ref
T-0003
Size: 7ft 3in x 6ft 3in (220 x 190cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai suzani for Shahrizabaz, silk floss on a ivory cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is woven with silk floss embroidery 'tambour work' on a plain ivory cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Lakai origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small historic stains. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0003.
Antique Uzbek Lakai suzani for Shahrizabaz, silk floss on a ivory cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is woven with silk floss embroidery 'tambour work' on a plain ivory cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Lakai origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small historic stains. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0003.
£2,000
| $2,667 USD | €2,377 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI IN PRAYER FORMAT, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
T-0601
Size: 3ft 7in x 2ft 10in (110 x 87cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size in prayer format..
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is of prayer format with a plain field surrounded with a flowering vine. The simple design creates a very gentle and relaxing feel.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a cotton backing that can be seen in the images. There are a few historic stains to the plain field.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0601.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size in prayer format..
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is of prayer format with a plain field surrounded with a flowering vine. The simple design creates a very gentle and relaxing feel.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a cotton backing that can be seen in the images. There are a few historic stains to the plain field.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0601.
£1,500
| $2,001 USD | €1,783 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0066
Size: 4ft 9inx 4ft 0in (146 x 123cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1890.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The entire surface is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2014.
Stock Number: T-0066.
£1,500
| $2,001 USD | €1,783 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, SILK ON RED COTTON, ...
Item Ref
T-0002
Size: 7ft 10in x 4ft 7in (240 x 140cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is of prayer format with silk embroidery on a plain red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0002.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is of prayer format with silk embroidery on a plain red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0002.
£1,250
| $1,667 USD | €1,486 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'FULL WORK' SUZANI, GREAT ...
Item Ref
T-0019
Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 11in (216 x 149cm).
Antique Uzbek Tashkent suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This suzani is in 'full work' the silk basma stitching covers the entire surface, the ground is hand spun linen known as 'karboz'. The suzani probably originates from Tashkent in north-east Uzbekistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0019.
Antique Uzbek Tashkent suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This suzani is in 'full work' the silk basma stitching covers the entire surface, the ground is hand spun linen known as 'karboz'. The suzani probably originates from Tashkent in north-east Uzbekistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0019.
£1,250
| $1,667 USD | €1,486 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK PRAYER SUZANI, SILK ON YELLOW ...
Item Ref
T-0230
Size: 6ft 9in x 4ft 3in (205 x 130cm).
Antique Uzbek silk suzani of prayer format on a yellow cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of prayer format known as 'jo-i-namoz' with six solar discs on a yellow cotton ground, possibly from Urgut, in the Samarkand region.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0230.
Antique Uzbek silk suzani of prayer format on a yellow cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of prayer format known as 'jo-i-namoz' with six solar discs on a yellow cotton ground, possibly from Urgut, in the Samarkand region.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0230.
£950
| $1,267 USD | €1,129 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI OF SMALL SIZE, SILK ...
Item Ref
T-0015
Size: 5ft 1in x 4ft 2in (155 x 126cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a dusky red cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a plain dusky red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani retains the original linen backing.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0015.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a dusky red cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a plain dusky red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani retains the original linen backing.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0015.
£750
| $1,000 USD | €891 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE 'UUT KAP ILGICH' ...
Item Ref
T-0051
Size: 2ft 3in x 1ft 3in (68 x 38cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped talismanic hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red cotton cloth and green velvet.
The condition is excellent with some small areas of slight age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0051.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped talismanic hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red cotton cloth and green velvet.
The condition is excellent with some small areas of slight age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0051.
£750
| $1,000 USD | €891 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-0078
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 10in (52 x 57cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a yellow cotton ground.
The condition is fair with some age / use related staining to the yellow cotton ground. The ilgich has been re-backed in Kabul circa 2010.
Stock Number: T-0078.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a yellow cotton ground.
The condition is fair with some age / use related staining to the yellow cotton ground. The ilgich has been re-backed in Kabul circa 2010.
Stock Number: T-0078.
£695
| $927 USD | €826 EUR
ANTIQUE SWEDISH CARRIAGE CUSHION COVER FACE, NINE ...
Item Ref
H-444
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 10in (71 x 56cm).
Antique Swedish carriage cushion cover face.
Mid 19th century.
This beautiful cushion cover face is woven in interlocked tapestry technique; the design is a diamond lattice containing nine ladies in traditional dress. This textile would make a wonderful wall hanging or could be re-made into a cushion.
The textile is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent colour.
The textile has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-444.
Antique Swedish carriage cushion cover face.
Mid 19th century.
This beautiful cushion cover face is woven in interlocked tapestry technique; the design is a diamond lattice containing nine ladies in traditional dress. This textile would make a wonderful wall hanging or could be re-made into a cushion.
The textile is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent colour.
The textile has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-444.
£650
| $867 USD | €773 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, ...
Item Ref
T-0509
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 1in (71 x 34cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0509.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0509.
£650
| $867 USD | €773 EUR
ANTIQUE KYRGYZ EMBROIDERED 'ILGICH' DECORATIVE WALL HANGING, ...
Item Ref
T-0050
Size: 2ft 2in x 2ft 1in (67 x 65cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Kyrgyz ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a black cotton ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0050.
Antique Kyrgyz ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a black cotton ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0050.
£600
| $800 USD | €713 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-1606
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 10in (52 x 57cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a red wool ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear. The ilgich has been re-backed.
Stock Number: T-1606.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a red wool ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear. The ilgich has been re-backed.
Stock Number: T-1606.
£550
| $734 USD | €654 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, ...
Item Ref
T-0130
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 4in (50 x 40cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1920.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is excellent. The backing cloth was replaced in 2014 by an Uzbek dealer.
Stock Number: T-0130.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1920.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is excellent. The backing cloth was replaced in 2014 by an Uzbek dealer.
Stock Number: T-0130.
£495
| $660 USD | €588 EUR
OLD UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE SILK EMBROIDERED 'SAYE ...
Item Ref
T-0042
Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 6in (127 x 75cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe 'Saye Gosha' silk embroidered bed decoration.
Circa 1920/30.
Saye gosha are V shaped embroideries that were designed to hang over the rolled up bedding in the tents and yurts during the day. They often formed part of the wedding dowry and were prized embroideries often used to decorate the inside of the yurt.
This is a later example with richly coloured silk embroidery on a dark cotton ground, the design is typical of Lakai work.
Excellent original condition.
Stock Number: T-0042.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe 'Saye Gosha' silk embroidered bed decoration.
Circa 1920/30.
Saye gosha are V shaped embroideries that were designed to hang over the rolled up bedding in the tents and yurts during the day. They often formed part of the wedding dowry and were prized embroideries often used to decorate the inside of the yurt.
This is a later example with richly coloured silk embroidery on a dark cotton ground, the design is typical of Lakai work.
Excellent original condition.
Stock Number: T-0042.
£395
| $527 USD | €469 EUR
ANTIQUE LOUIS XV AUBUSSON TAPESTRY, AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE ...
Item Ref
DB-003
Size: 7ft 4in x 14ft 11in (225cm high x 455cm wide).
A Louis XV genre tapestry, Aubusson, from the series Les Amusements
Champetres, after Jean-Baptiste Oudry.
Circa 1770
Woven with ladies and gentlemen playing Blind Man's Buff,
within a four-sided frame pattern red and gold guilloche border with
intermittent floral sprays,
The original Oudry designs were first woven in the Beauvais manufactory in
1730.
Outstanding condition, fully conserved and ready for display.
Stock number: DB-003.
A Louis XV genre tapestry, Aubusson, from the series Les Amusements
Champetres, after Jean-Baptiste Oudry.
Circa 1770
Woven with ladies and gentlemen playing Blind Man's Buff,
within a four-sided frame pattern red and gold guilloche border with
intermittent floral sprays,
The original Oudry designs were first woven in the Beauvais manufactory in
1730.
Outstanding condition, fully conserved and ready for display.
Stock number: DB-003.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBECK BOKHARA SUZANI, SUPERB COLOUR AND ...
Item Ref
H-441
Size: 8ft 4in x 5ft 5in (255 x 165cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani.
Circa 1850.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured fan shaped flowers in groups entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in five strips.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered old repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton ivory backing.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: H-441.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani.
Circa 1850.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured fan shaped flowers in groups entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in five strips.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered old repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton ivory backing.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: H-441.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBECK BOKHARA 'NIM' SUZANI, SUPERB COLOUR ...
Item Ref
H-440
Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 9in (167 x 115cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara 'nim' suzani.
Circa 1850.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is known as a 'nim' suzani, which translated means half size. It is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured flowers entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in three strips.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton backing printed with a paisley design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: H-440.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara 'nim' suzani.
Circa 1850.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is known as a 'nim' suzani, which translated means half size. It is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured flowers entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in three strips.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton backing printed with a paisley design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: H-440.
SOLD
ANTIQUE SWEDISH CARRIAGE CUSHION, COMPLETE WITH BACK, ...
Item Ref
H-443
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 7in (70 x 48cm).
Antique Swedish carriage cushion, filled and ready for use.
Mid 19th century.
This beautiful carriage cushion has a truly outstanding design with a single large animal.... maybe a horse; surrounded by small birds in the inner border, with deer in the outer border. The cushion has a black striped back and is filled ready for use.
The cushion is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent colour, there are a few signs of use on the seams which could be easily fixed.
Stock Number: H-443.
Antique Swedish carriage cushion, filled and ready for use.
Mid 19th century.
This beautiful carriage cushion has a truly outstanding design with a single large animal.... maybe a horse; surrounded by small birds in the inner border, with deer in the outer border. The cushion has a black striped back and is filled ready for use.
The cushion is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent colour, there are a few signs of use on the seams which could be easily fixed.
Stock Number: H-443.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK SILK VELVET IKAT UUT KAP ...
Item Ref
T-0328
Size: 2ft 6in x 1ft 4in (75 x 40cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek silk velvet ikat uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this pair are made using re-purposed silk velvet ikat mounted onto white felt. The backs of the bags are covered in red wool cloth with simple embroidered designs.
The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear / damage to the velvet faces.
Stock Number: T-0328.
Antique Uzbek silk velvet ikat uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this pair are made using re-purposed silk velvet ikat mounted onto white felt. The backs of the bags are covered in red wool cloth with simple embroidered designs.
The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear / damage to the velvet faces.
Stock Number: T-0328.
SOLD
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