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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
zinc31%
atium20%
copper20%
cadmium8%
oxygen7%
iron14%