An excellent antique Uzbek Kungrat talismanic embroidery dating to the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. There is a distinct free flowing beauty to the embroideries of the Uzbek of Kungrat that is often confused for Lakai work. But the Kungrat embroidered Ilgich are very different to that of the Lakai. They often had a much more tribal motifs that is unlike any other textiles of the Central Asian groups. This example is relatively older because it is wool in wool embroidery. Interestingly the younger Kungrat examples applied silk while the older examples of mid to 3rd quarter of the 19th century were always wool in wool. The design is also very unique. Boxed motifs repeating in alternating inner details and rendered with gorgeous natural dyed colours creating a visual dazzle that resemble modern art. In a very good shape and offered at a very reasonable price. Size 67cm x 56cm (26” x 22”).