Lot 149
  • 149

Two susanis with 'Bokhara' design, Uzbekistan, 20th century

Estimate
80 - 100 GBP
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Description

  • approximately 217 by 173cm.; 7ft. 1in., 5ft. 8in. and 196 by 185cm.; 6ft. 5in., by 6ft. 1in.

Condition

Both are lined, the madder with cotton printed with a red 'boteh' pattern to the underside and the yellow with plain natural cotton and ikat pattern border. Each with minor losses, a little more evident in the yellow. Some minor tears, discolouration and spotting. They would benefit from a clean. Fun decorative works.
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