AN UZBEK OR LAKAI EMBROIDERED ROBE, UZBEKISTAN, CIRCA 1900

AN UZBEK OR LAKAI EMBROIDERED ROBE, UZBEKISTAN, CIRCA 1900

of aubergine silk taffeta with metal thread galloon trim to neck, the hem and seams embroidered with polychrome hooked vines and zig zags, approximate length 135cm, together with a cerise silk robe with back stitch decoration, approximate length 140cm (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 pinholes to silk, particularly to centre front, otherwise generally in good condition, some very slight fading on the back, and some small bleach spots, the second in fair condition with some minor bleach spotting