Lot 20
  • 20

A part silk Saryk chuval, West Turkestan

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • wool pile, silk
  • approximately 135 by 87cm; 4ft. 5in., 2ft. 10in.
silks found within some of the motifs within the border

Condition

Overall measurements: 132cm across the top, 135cm across the bottom, 87cm the left hand side, 85cm the right hand side. In fantastic condition with soft lustrous wool. Pile evenly sheared 2mm overall. Lower end with trimmed fringing. With cotton attached to the underside of the top edge for hanging purposes. A beautiful example of the genre in amazing condition.
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