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Country of Origin: Uzbekistan
Date of Origin
mid 19th century
Use: cover/wall
hanging
JBOC Comments:
Auction Catalogue Description:
FINE ORIENTAL AND EUROPEAN CARPETS Sale NY7631
lot 45
A Pskent silk Suzani embroidery, Uzbekistan,
New York 4,000—6,000 USD Session 1
04 Apr 01 10:15 AM
Lot Sold. Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium:
3,600 USD
A Pskent silk Suzani embroidery, Uzbekistan,
third quarter 19th century
some red wool detailing, embroidered mainly in
basma stitch on six panels, minor re-embroidery
and losses to embroidery, linen backed,
approximately 9 ft. 7 in. by 7 ft. 7 in. (2.92 by
2.31m.)
The town of Pskent lies southeast of Tashkent in
the Kokand Emirate. Pskent suzanis share many
features with those of Tashkent but are
characterized by their totally embroidered cotton
grounds, heavy dark golden-brown outlining and
the use of a distinctive yellow ochre color. As
with early Tashkent pieces, madder-dyed red wool
is used to accentuate certain elements whereas
all other reds are woven in cochineal-dyed silk,
giving an added visual subtlety and tactile
sophistication to a bold and often mesmerizing
design.
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