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

A very fine silk Låqay (Lakai) cross stitch embroidery with a plain cotton backing and silk tassels from Şaxrisabz (Shahrisabz), Özbekistan (Uzbekistan). They were used to decorate bedding piles and indoor entrances.

Dated to the 1900s or earlier

Measurements:

10″ x 35″ / 25 cm x 88 cm