Central Asian Afğanistan (Afghanistan) - Låqay (Lakai) Hanging

A large silk Låqay (Lakai) embroidery hanging from Afğanistan (Afghanistan). Beautifully embroidered “V” shaped bedding cover fragment. Most of these “V” shape embroidery tassels are attached to long panels or square format cotton fabrics to be used for various decorative purposes. Natural color from vegetable dyes besides the little pink color. It has long colorful silk tassels. Printed cotton backing.

Dated between 1930 and 1940

Measurements:

Each side of the “V”: 25″ / 64 cm 

Width: 8″ / 20 cm