UZBEKISTAN - Lot 201

UZBEKISTAN Large four-layered ecru linen "suzani" hanging, needle-embroidered with polychrome cotton or silk threads. The central field is decorated with nine large red "palak" (or oypalak or oï-paliak) discs surrounded by blue stems. Fine border of stylized Chinese clouds "tchi" and small discs. Unlined but consolidated in places. Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Tashkent region, first half 20th century or later 236 x 208 cm Restorations and wear Provenance of the former Narychkin family, who left Russia in the 1910s. Expert : Laure Soustiel Arts of Islam and India Expert member of SFEP 04 42 64 33 45 lauresoustiel@gmail.com Please ask for condition reports: they are not included in the descriptions.