Fine Lakai Cross Stitch Sagosha - Uzbekistan exclude-discount The size and directional format

The size and directional format of this suggest it may have been conceived as a prayer mat

This process may be repeated multiple times to produce elaborate

Rabari border mounted on silk khadi

curtains and were often used in all these ways in nomadic life as well as room dividers in tents

Fine Lakai Cross Stitch Sagosha - Uzbekistan exclude-discount The size and directional formatFine Lakai Cross Stitch Sagosha 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.