A GROUP OF SEVEN UZBEK AND LAKAI EMBROIDERIES, CIRCA 1900 AND LATER

A GROUP OF SEVEN UZBEK AND LAKAI EMBROIDERIES, CIRCA 1900 AND LATER

the first a Lakai segosha of polychrome silk satin stitch, with interlocking hook pattern approximately 70 x 70 x 13cm, the second a Lakai segosha of geometric polychrome cross stitch and polychrome fringing approximately 80 x 63 x 12cm, the third and fourth a pair of shield shape embroidered Uzbek wall hangings with stylised flower motif, geometric cross stitch tablet braid to edges, decorated with beaded tassels, both approximately 29 x 18cm, the fifth a Lakai polychrome embroidered panel on red and black patchwork broadcloth, approximately 54 x 43cm, the sixth and seventh a pair of Lakai tie shaped embroideries on a red broad cloth ground with black fringing to tapered bottom edge, approximately 52 x 16 cm. (7)

From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale

Condition Report:

the first generally in good condition with minimal loose threads, the second in fair condition, some loose threads along edging, the third and fourth in very good condition, slightly faded, the fith generally good condition, with some losses to black ground and a few small holes, the sixth and seventh in good condition with some insect damage and some loose threads along the edges.