FOUR LAKAI EMBROIDERED BAGS (UUK KAP), UZBEKISTAN, CIRCA 1900

FOUR LAKAI EMBROIDERED BAGS (UUK KAP), UZBEKISTAN, CIRCA 1900

of typical shield shape, each worked on red woollen broadcloth, with polychrome silk embroidery, the first complete with pendent tassels and the face embroidery of spiral motif, approximately 48cm in length, the second with silk polychrome fringing and embroidery of tulip motif on one face and spiral on the other, approximately 47cm in length, the third complete with pendent tassels and the face embroidered with geometric and foliate motifs, the upper corners have loops of tablet braid for hanging, approximately 50cm in length, the fourth with minimal geometric embroidery and both faces quilted with geometric diamond and spiral pattern, edges embroidered with alternating colours approximately 43cm in length (4)

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 with some small holes to reverse and losses to the edging, some fading to silk embroidery, the second with insect damage and small holes to broadcloth, some spotting and surface dirt and minor embroidery loss, the third with some losses to embroidery and some surface dirt, the fourth with small holes and loose threads along embroidered borders.