Central Asian Özbekistan (Uzbekistan) - Şaxrisabz (Shahrisabz) Lakai Hanging

Låqay (Lakai) silk braided tassels from Şaxrisabz (Shahrisabz), Özbekistan (Uzbekistan). Antique, very intricate braiding and fine large silk tassels. This was probably attached to a hanging or mirror cover. However, it is kept in great condition. Saturated natural colors from vegetable dyes. The red color on the net part is from deep madder root.

Dated between 1900 and 1920

Measurements:

Length: 31″ / 79 cm

Width of Braided Part: 6″ / 15 cm

Tassels: 4″ / 10 cm