Bokhara Silk Velvet

Second third 19th century, 139 x 33 cm, Central Asia, South West Uzbekistan

The workshops of Bokhara were famed for their precious and sumptuous silk velvet ikats. The long and narrow fabric panels were later made up into coats for men and women of high social standing. Preserved in its original width, but reduced in length, this ikat is captivating due to the intensity of its luminous, jewel-like colours. A complete coat decorated with a similar design of hexagons is illustrated in the book on the Goldman Collection. – Mounted and attached to a wooden frame, very good condition.

FITZ GIBBON, KATE & HALE, ANDREW, Ikat. Silks of Central Asia. The Guido Goldman Collection. London 1997, Nr.159