A GROUP OF SIX POUCHES (BUKCHA), CENTRAL ASIA, CIRCA 1900

A GROUP OF SIX POUCHES (BUKCHA), CENTRAL ASIA, CIRCA 1900

the first of silk polychrome embroidery on triangular patched red and green wollen broadcloth framed by green tablet braid, the second of patchwork yellow, indigo and green silk with a central diamond of polychrome embroidery on red silk, small star motifs, with a braided string closure adorned with plastic beads, the third pouch of striped silk red satin borderd by baize and the front sparsely embroidered with T-shaped motifs, the fourth pouch of red and black X-shaped broadcloth design with alternating polychrome looped stitching, the reverse with polychrome embroidery on a blue-grey, red and purple patchwork grounds, the fifth of patchwork green broad cloth, burgundy silk and jajim plain weave, with minor interior embroidery, the sixth of polychrome patchwork silk and polychrome silk embroidery, the face is adorned by 4 looped tassels comprising of silk and metal thread wrapped around hair that forms the fringe of the tassel (6)

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

Condition Report:

the first in good condition, some surface dirt, minor losses and pinholes, the second some fading, rubbing and pinholes, the third significant holes to the back as well as loosening of the silk, some holes, but minimal if no loss of embroidery, the fourth with significant losses to purple silk and embroidery, loose threads and holes, the fifth with surface dirt, some colour run, loose stitching and holes, the sixth generally in good condition, minor colour run on the reverse, the sixth in good condition, minor spotting holes and fading.