Country of Origin: Uzbekistan

Date of Origin mid 19th century

Use: cover/wall hanging

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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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