A WOMAN'S ROBE, UZBEKISTAN, POSSIBLY LAKAI, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A WOMAN'S ROBE, UZBEKISTAN, POSSIBLY LAKAI, LATE 19TH CENTURY

the dark magenta silk quilted overall and lined in fine red wool, the neckline and sleeves trimmed with gilt metal thread braid and in geometric silk cross stitch, the hem decorated in lit metal braid and cording, the back with a paisley roller printed cotton yolk, underarm width 47cm and length 117cm

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

Generally in very good condition a tiny gap to the metal braid on the cuff, minor spotting on the lower centre back and sleeve