A PAIR OF EMBROIDERED LAKAI TRAY COVERS (LALI POSH), UZBEKISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A PAIR OF EMBROIDERED LAKAI TRAY COVERS (LALI POSH), UZBEKISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY

each of red wool broadcloth embroidered in silk, the first with polychrome fringing, striped tablet braid, mounted on Indian block printed heavy plainweave, approximately 48 x 49cm, the second of sun motifs, with black and white geometric tablet braid to three edges, approximately 44 x 44cm (2)

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

Condition Report:

the first with some losses to embroidery and fringing, minor pinholes, two embroidered patches to face and singular patch to the reverse, surface dirt, water marking, would benefit from a clean, the second generally good, minor pinholes, some fading, loose threads and losses to embroidery, embroidery goes through the floral roller printed lining.