{"product_id":"central-asian-embroidery","title":"Antique Uzbek Lakai-Related Textile","description":"\u003cp\u003eExceptional large antique Central Asian embroidered textile, attributed to the Lakai or Lakai-related textile tradition of Uzbekistan, probably dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 55 x 85 inches, this impressive textile is distinguished by its exceptionally dense, colorful embroidery and elaborate construction. The dark central sections are covered with intricate polychrome embroidery incorporating large scrolling boteh\/palmette forms, stylized flowers and vigorous vegetal ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly interesting is the textile's composite construction. It has been assembled from multiple textile sections rather than being made from a single uninterrupted piece. The embroidered panels are combined with contrasting woven elements and a substantial red quilted satin\/silk-like surround, creating an unusually rich and highly decorative overall composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse reveals the seams and construction of the individual components and shows the embroidery worked through the underlying fabric. Multi-panel construction is well documented among antique Uzbek and Lakai embroideries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of densely worked embroidery, brilliant color, dark ground and boldly conceived ornament is characteristic of textiles associated with the Lakai\/Shakhrisyabz textile tradition of southern Uzbekistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate dimensions: 55\" x 85\" (140 x 216 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Uzbekistan \/ Central Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution: Lakai or Lakai-related embroidery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Probably late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction: Multiple embroidered and woven textile components assembled into a large furnishing or ceremonial textile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visually striking and unusual example of Central Asian textile art with considerable decorative presence. Its large scale, dense embroidery and complex multi-part construction make it particularly suitable for display as a wall hanging or for a collection of antique Uzbek, Lakai, suzani, tribal or ethnographic textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is consistent with age and traditional use. Please examine photographs carefully for construction, individual textile sections, embroidery, seams and evidence of age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43286999072866,"sku":null,"price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0978\/5442\/files\/Photoroom-20260903_072953637.jpg?v=1788479221","url":"https:\/\/rothschildcollection.com\/products\/central-asian-embroidery","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}