Ilgich
Pieced fringe with warp-twined (tablet) heading and cloth band
Pieced, block-printed lining. Pieced black ground, mostly wool but with some cotton at the top. Polychrome silk embroidery in chain stitch. Silk/cotton ikat binding at the top edge. Nine medaillions, mostly red. The embroidery is presently hand stitched to a fabric covered mount; the verso is not visible. Mounted and stiched through white flannel on a black wool covered strainer.
- Date
- late 19th-early 20th century
- In our collection
- since April the 23rd, 2016 up to now
- Dimensions
- 23 x 22 1/4 in. (58.42 x 56.52 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Silk, wool, cotton; chain stitch
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 62% iron 38%