Uuk kap Ilgich
Pieced embroidered bands, Pieced lining. Overall silk cross-stitch embroidery on cotton. The pattered vertical bands on the sides are worked in the same technique, in a finer stitch. Chain stitch embroidered tape outlines the edges. The tassels are cotton with metal elements. Red, white, yellow, green on black background, 5-sided panel ending with three tassels. Completely covered with embroidery: cross stitch and others. Two center medallions: round with hook shapes surrounding and in center. 3/4" chain stitch borders surround outer edges. 1 1/4" side embroidered panels in cross-stitch. Striped, pieced lining. Stamped "Made in Afghanistan" on reverse.
- Date
- early 20th century
- In our collection
- since October the 7th, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- 32 x 16 in. (81.28 x 40.64 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Silk, cotton, metal; cross-stitch, chain stitch
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 31% atium 20% copper 20% cadmium 8% oxygen 7% iron 14%