Lakai Segosha - Uzbekistan 88 x 78 x 16 cm L 450 - 800 late 20th Century

late 20th Century

Size : 38 x 12 cms

Other bands are used to anchor loads to camels and horses

Before urbanisation (a mere blip in Human history)  human beings travelled seasonally for food and grazing or in seeking new territories

Diamond shapes such as we see here symbolise fertility in many tribal weavings

Lakai Segosha - Uzbekistan 88 x 78 x 16 cm L 450 - 800 late 20th CenturyLakai Segosha Uzbekistan Used in tribal nomadic life, in a tent, to sit on top and hold together a pile of quilts. No corner of the tent was not worthy of care and decoration. Pride and status is expressed in the very high quality of the needlework. Many of these textiles were made and used a long time ago. A few may have minor fraying, discolouration, small tears, and loose threads. For a more detailed condition report please email. Size: 88 x 78 x16