ANTIQUE YOMUT TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0095
Size: 1ft 11in x 1ft 9in (58 x 54cm).
Antique Yomut Turkmen saddle cover / rug with classic design.
Circa 1920.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Yomut Turkmen of Turkmenistan or north-eastern Persia features a classic Yomut repeat design. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
A related, but older example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 2021.17.92. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 128, page 241.
Ref: D-0095.
Antique Yomut Turkmen saddle cover / rug with classic design.
Circa 1920.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Yomut Turkmen of Turkmenistan or north-eastern Persia features a classic Yomut repeat design. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
A related, but older example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 2021.17.92. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 128, page 241.
Ref: D-0095.
£395
| $533 USD | €458 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0094
Size: 2ft 0in x 2ft 0in (62 x 60cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0094.
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle and the original decorative tassels.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0094.
£395
| $533 USD | €458 EUR
ANTIQUE ERSARI TURKMEN SADDLE COVER / RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-0093
Size: 1ft 10in x 1ft 9in (57 x 54cm).
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0093.
Antique Ersari Turkmen saddle cover / rug with interesting design.
Circa 1900.
This excellent tribal saddle rug by the Ersari Turkmen of southern Turkmenistan or Northern Afghanistan features an interesting repeat design with subtle colour changes. Note the opening for the pommel of the saddle.
Excellent condition with slight even wear and good pile, some signs of tribal use.
A related example is in the Textile Museum Collection, item: 1993.36.44. Also published in 'Adorning the Horse' item number 35, page 219.
Ref: D-0093.
£395
| $533 USD | €458 EUR
ANTIQUE CENTRAL ASIAN EMBROIDERED FELT RUG, UZBEK ...
Item Ref
D-1282
Size: 10ft 0inx 5ft 9in (305 x 174m).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal embroidered felt rug of large size.
Circa 1900.
This is a scarce example of an Uzbek Lakai tribal felt floor rug embroidered with classic Lakai designs. The rug is made up of narrow strips of thick felt which have been embroidered and then stitched together. The central panel has three medallions, this is surrounded by four borders each in a different design.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight signs of use, it is backed with the original linen / cotton backing.
Stock Number: D-1282.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal embroidered felt rug of large size.
Circa 1900.
This is a scarce example of an Uzbek Lakai tribal felt floor rug embroidered with classic Lakai designs. The rug is made up of narrow strips of thick felt which have been embroidered and then stitched together. The central panel has three medallions, this is surrounded by four borders each in a different design.
The rug is in excellent condition with slight signs of use, it is backed with the original linen / cotton backing.
Stock Number: D-1282.
£3,500
| $4,720 USD | €4,055 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBAL EMBROIDERED HORSE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0204
Size: 6ft 2inx 4ft 7in (189 x 140m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse cover / saddle rug.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The red wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear. Note the decorative printed cotton backing.
Stock Number: T-0204.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse cover / saddle rug.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The red wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear. Note the decorative printed cotton backing.
Stock Number: T-0204.
£1,500
| $2,023 USD | €1,738 EUR
ANTIQUE KARAJA / HERIZ REGION RUG OF ...
Item Ref
H-564
Size: 5ft 7in x 2ft 11in (169 x 89cm).
Antique north-west Persian Karaja / Heriz region rug of small size with superb colour.
Circa 1900.
This is an outstanding small rug with soft pastel colours, including a very delicate soft indigo blue. The design is of twin medallions each containing a floral bloom. The border is of a classic design for the region.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic floor use, an outstanding furnishing rug.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-564.
Antique north-west Persian Karaja / Heriz region rug of small size with superb colour.
Circa 1900.
This is an outstanding small rug with soft pastel colours, including a very delicate soft indigo blue. The design is of twin medallions each containing a floral bloom. The border is of a classic design for the region.
The rug is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and full pile.
The rug is suitable for normal domestic floor use, an outstanding furnishing rug.
The rug has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-564.
£2,250
| $3,034 USD | €2,607 EUR
ANTIQUE JAF KURD BAG COMPLETE WITH VERY ...
Item Ref
H-565
Size: 2ft 2in x 1ft 11in (65 x 59cm).
Antique Jaf Kurd bag with single diamond lattice design, good clear colours and an attractive plain weave back with unusual design.
Circa 1900.
The bag is well drawn with a single diamond medallion lattice and another half diamond emerging. The bag retains the closing lappets at the top is complete with its original flatwoven back which is in a striking design.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and thick meaty pile, the wool is very soft and the bag has a floppy handle.
The bag is an outstanding example of type and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-565.
Antique Jaf Kurd bag with single diamond lattice design, good clear colours and an attractive plain weave back with unusual design.
Circa 1900.
The bag is well drawn with a single diamond medallion lattice and another half diamond emerging. The bag retains the closing lappets at the top is complete with its original flatwoven back which is in a striking design.
The bag is in excellent condition with very slight even wear and thick meaty pile, the wool is very soft and the bag has a floppy handle.
The bag is an outstanding example of type and is ready for display.
Stock Number: H-565.
£1,200
| $1,618 USD | €1,390 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-0081
Size: 1ft 9in x 1ft 8in (54 x 51cm) 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 black hand woven cotton ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear.
Stock Number: T-0081.
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 black hand woven cotton ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear.
Stock Number: T-0081.
£595
| $802 USD | €689 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-0083
Size: 2ft 2in x 2ft 2in (65 x 65cm) 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 black velvet ground. It is made up of a number of small embroidered pieces possibly of an earlier date.
The condition is good with some age related wear.
Stock Number: T-0083.
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 black velvet ground. It is made up of a number of small embroidered pieces possibly of an earlier date.
The condition is good with some age related wear.
Stock Number: T-0083.
£650
| $876 USD | €753 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TAJIK SUZANI OF SMALL SIZE, ...
Item Ref
T-0588
Size: 6ft 0in x 4ft 0in (182 x 122cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani of small size, silk embroidery on ivory coloured silk 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. 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 known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a ivory coloured silk field. It was probably woven in Southern Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder. 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. It is suggested that the white / ivory silk suzani were associated with weddings and possibly used as a canopy over the bride and groom.
The condition is fair with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a number of historic stains to the ivory silk ground, this is reflected in the price.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0588.
Antique Uzbek suzani of small size, silk embroidery on ivory coloured silk 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. 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 known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a ivory coloured silk field. It was probably woven in Southern Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder. 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. It is suggested that the white / ivory silk suzani were associated with weddings and possibly used as a canopy over the bride and groom.
The condition is fair with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a number of historic stains to the ivory silk ground, this is reflected in the price.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0588.
£345
| $465 USD | €400 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-0062
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 8in (50 x 50cm) 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 Mogul cotton ground, it is made up from fragments of an earlier date.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear.
Stock Number: T-0062.
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 Mogul cotton ground, it is made up from fragments of an earlier date.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear.
Stock Number: T-0062.
£595
| $802 USD | €689 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE 'UUT KAP ILGICH' ...
Item Ref
T-0029
Size: 2ft 2in x 1ft 2in (66 x 36cm) 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 a green cotton / silk ground.
The condition is excellent with very slight wear.
Stock Number: T-0029.
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 a green cotton / silk ground.
The condition is excellent with very slight wear.
Stock Number: T-0029.
£850
| $1,146 USD | €985 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TAJIK 'RU-I-JO' BED COVER SUZANI, ...
Item Ref
T-0590
Size: 6ft 7in x 4ft 3in (200 x 130cm).
Antique Uzbek Tajik suzani, silk on a green silk 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 a format known as 'ro-i-jo', this was a cover for the nuptial bed, embroidered in silk and cotton couching stitch on a green silk brocade ground. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin.
The condition is fair with only very slight wear, there are some historic stains and watermarks, which is reflected in the price.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0590.
Antique Uzbek Tajik suzani, silk on a green silk 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 a format known as 'ro-i-jo', this was a cover for the nuptial bed, embroidered in silk and cotton couching stitch on a green silk brocade ground. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin.
The condition is fair with only very slight wear, there are some historic stains and watermarks, which is reflected in the price.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0590.
£395
| $533 USD | €458 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA / MAFRASH FACE ...
Item Ref
D-1391
Size: 2ft 9in x 12in (83 x 30cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash, face of a small storage bag.
Circa 1880.
This small Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash face, is the piled face of a small bag used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of the 'aina' gul design, there are four rows of two box like guls. The bag face is of very fine weave, at some time in its history the back has been removed.
The bag face is in fair condition with slight even wear and good pile, all four edges have been over bound. There is a small old repair in the centre of the lower border.
A good display item that could be hung on a wall or used on top of a table or chest.
Stock Number: D-1391.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash, face of a small storage bag.
Circa 1880.
This small Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash face, is the piled face of a small bag used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of the 'aina' gul design, there are four rows of two box like guls. The bag face is of very fine weave, at some time in its history the back has been removed.
The bag face is in fair condition with slight even wear and good pile, all four edges have been over bound. There is a small old repair in the centre of the lower border.
A good display item that could be hung on a wall or used on top of a table or chest.
Stock Number: D-1391.
£395
| $533 USD | €458 EUR
ANTIQUE SARYK TURKMEN TORBA IN A CLASSIC ...
Item Ref
D-1228
Size: 4ft 7in x 1ft 1in (140 x 34cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Saryk Turkmen torba with a latch hook gul design, this design is best known for the Salor examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1880.
These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The torba has depressed warps and a firm handle.
The torba is in excellent original condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile. The original indigo blue tassels are still attached, these are typical of Saryk weavings.
An old collectors label attached to the reverse calls this 'a late Salor weaving'. An interesting item of scarce design worthy of further study.
Stock Number: D-1228.
Antique Saryk Turkmen torba with a latch hook gul design, this design is best known for the Salor examples that are published in most Turkmen books.
Circa 1880.
These torba were used to decorate the side of a camel during a Turkmen wedding procession, these were prized possessions and formed part of the wedding dowry. The were kept as heirlooms and displayed inside the yurt. This example is of fine weave and has survived in excellent condition. The torba has depressed warps and a firm handle.
The torba is in excellent original condition with very slight wear and excellent full pile. The original indigo blue tassels are still attached, these are typical of Saryk weavings.
An old collectors label attached to the reverse calls this 'a late Salor weaving'. An interesting item of scarce design worthy of further study.
Stock Number: D-1228.
£695
| $937 USD | €805 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN 'KIZIL' CHUVAL FACE, FINE ...
Item Ref
D-995
Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 6in (124 x 76cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval face with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the
family.
This example is of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. At some time in it's history the back has been removed.
The chuval face is in fair condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the lower left hand corner, this is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: D-0995.
Antique Tekke Turkmen 'Kizil' chuval face with a traditional banded design in mixed techniques.
Circa 1880.
Chuval are storage bags used by the Turkmen nomads for the storage of personal items inside the yurt and also for the transport of goods on the backs of camels or horses. They were usually woven in pairs. 'kizil' translates to red; these chuval are associated with weddings and formed part of the brides dowry, they were prized possessions and passed down through the
family.
This example is of classic design with very fine decorated bands in pile and flatweave on a madder red ground. These are considered to be the finest knotting of all Tekke weavings. At some time in it's history the back has been removed.
The chuval face is in fair condition with light even wear, there are some small historic areas of staining from tribal use to the lower left hand corner, this is reflected in the price.
Stock Number: D-0995.
£295
| $398 USD | €342 EUR
ANTIQUE TEKKE TURKMEN TORBA / MAFRASH COMPLTE ...
Item Ref
D-0981
Size: 2ft 9in x 11in (83 x 27cm).
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash, face of a small storage bag.
Circa 1880.
This small Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash is a small bag used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of 'aina' gul design, there are four rows of three box like guls containing the kotchak design. The bag is complete with its original plain weave back which has a 'smoked' feel from being hung up inside a family yurt for many years. There are also the remains of the original long tassels.
The bag is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile and corrosion, there is an old repair to the top left hand corner.
A good display item that could be hung on a wall or used on top of a table or chest.
Stock Number: D-0981.
Antique Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash, face of a small storage bag.
Circa 1880.
This small Tekke Turkmen torba / mafrash is a small bag used for keeping personal belongings in, it was usually hung up inside the yurt. This example is of 'aina' gul design, there are four rows of three box like guls containing the kotchak design. The bag is complete with its original plain weave back which has a 'smoked' feel from being hung up inside a family yurt for many years. There are also the remains of the original long tassels.
The bag is in good condition with slight even wear and good pile and corrosion, there is an old repair to the top left hand corner.
A good display item that could be hung on a wall or used on top of a table or chest.
Stock Number: D-0981.
£495
| $667 USD | €574 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI EMBROIDERED FELT SADDLE RUG, ...
Item Ref
D-1050
Size: 4ft 1in x 2ft 6in (124 x 75cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe embroidered felt saddle cover / rug with classic Lakai design.
Circa 1900-20.
This outstanding saddle rug is by the Lakai tribe of Southern Uzbekistan / Northern Tajikistan, the thick wool felt is embroidered with eight roundel motifs containing ram's-horn style scrolls. The bright use of colour is typical of Lakai work. The design on the reverse in felt is very similar to the koshkar muiz ("ram's horn") ornament found through out Central Asia.
Excellent condition with only very slight even wear. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
Ref: D-1050.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe embroidered felt saddle cover / rug with classic Lakai design.
Circa 1900-20.
This outstanding saddle rug is by the Lakai tribe of Southern Uzbekistan / Northern Tajikistan, the thick wool felt is embroidered with eight roundel motifs containing ram's-horn style scrolls. The bright use of colour is typical of Lakai work. The design on the reverse in felt is very similar to the koshkar muiz ("ram's horn") ornament found through out Central Asia.
Excellent condition with only very slight even wear. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
Ref: D-1050.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, SILK EMBROIDERY ON A ...
Item Ref
T-0325
Size: 8ft 0in x 6ft 9in (245 x 206cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk 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 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 beautifully embroidered in silk of a yellow cotton ground, the design has a central medallion surrounded by floral designs. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a cover for a bed or wall hanging.
The condition is fair with only very slight wear and a some historic repairs and staining. The condition is reflected in the price.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0325.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk 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 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 beautifully embroidered in silk of a yellow cotton ground, the design has a central medallion surrounded by floral designs. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a cover for a bed or wall hanging.
The condition is fair with only very slight wear and a some historic repairs and staining. The condition is reflected in the price.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0325.
SOLD
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