An exceptional antique Uzbek Lakai Tribe silk cross stitched embroidered 'saygosha' hanging, dating to late 19th century. These 'v' shaped hangings were dowry textiles, initially made to attach to the elegant and decorative bridal bed covers and eventually used as prized dowry wall hanging in the yurt. One sees a lot of saygoshas that are younger. But seldom one comes across these really old examples with the polychrome netted tassels. The fine silk cross stitch work is remarkable. The design is very archaic with repeating double rams horn motif in varying colours and surrounded with intricate borders. The rich primary colours bring out the design. The polychrome silk tassels are also fantastic. a magnificent textile art in good shape. 87cm x 40cm (30"x20")….. ….. (If you message via rugrabbit and don’t get a response within 24 hours, then your message hasn’t got to us so please email directly to: istalificollections@outlook.com )