A Lakai Suzani embroidery, Uzbekistan

Six cotton panels embroidered densely in a tight chain stitch and in small areas with couched stitch. Embroidery intact and in very good overall condition. Very minor abrasions along central axis. One central blossom incomplete and showing pen sketch. Cotton ground with spot stains. A narrow silk ribbon sewn to edge of all four sides. Silk Ikat band and printed cotton on reverse now with some small tears. Good color and overall condition.
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Embroideries from the Lakai tribe of Shakhrisyabz feature many unusual characteristics including usage of the distinctive ilmok stitch and often employing a silk foundation. Although the color palette of this lot is somewhat restricted, as is the case with most Suzanis, the embroiderers responsible for this particular piece used their imagination and masterful craft to produce a large array of vegetal motifs in order to create a vibrant and captivating work.