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Antique Uzbek Ceremonial Table Cover, Silk Twist on Blue Velvet, Late 19th Century.
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Antique Uzbek Ceremonial Table Cover, Silk Twist on Blue Velvet, Late 19th Century.

19th century
Sold 12 September 2025 · Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Description

Size: 2ft 9in x 2ft 8in (85 x 81cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover, silk twist on blue velvet.

Late 19th century.

An excellent example of an Uzbek ceremonial cover for a tea table, to be used on special occasions such as weddings. This example has silk twist work on blue velvet, possibly of Russian origin. These were produced in urban workshops rather than being of tribal origin. Probably originating from the south of Uzbekistan. The cover was re-backed in Kabul in 2005.

The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear, very slight water marks to the velvet.

Stock Number: T-0506.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Table Cover to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1165281
Dealers Internal Reference
T-0506
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Description
Size: 2ft 9in x 2ft 8in (85 x 81cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover, silk twist on blue velvet.

Late 19th century.

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An excellent example of an Uzbek ceremonial cover for a tea table, to be used on special occasions such as weddings.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

This example has silk twist work on blue velvet, possibly of Russian origin. These were produced in urban workshops rather than being of tribal origin. Probably originating from the south of Uzbekistan. The cover was re-backed in Kabul in 2005.

The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear, very slight water marks to the velvet.

Stock Number: T-0506.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Table Cover to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165281
Dealers Internal Ref
T-0506
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Archive I An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Uzbek Ceremonial Table Cover, Silk Twist on Blue Velvet, Late 19th Century.

Archive II An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. View II
Archive III An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. View III
Archive IV An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. View IV
Archive V An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. View V
Archive VI An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. View VI
Archive VII An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs. View IX
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An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs.
ANTIQUE UZBEK CEREMONIAL TABLE COVER, SILK TWIST ON BLUE VELVET, LATE 19TH CENTURY.
Ref: SA1165281
An antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover featuring intricate silk twist embroidery on a deep blue velvet ground with repeating botanical and paisley motifs.
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  • ObjectTextiles and Tapestries
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCentral Asian Traditional
  • MaterialSilk, Velvet
  • ColourDeep Blue
  • MotifsPaisley motifs, Stylised floral palmettes, Geometric border, Silk twist embroidery
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Nineteenth century Uzbek textiles, particularly those featuring intricate embroidery on velvet, were traditionally created as dowry items, status symbols, or ceremonial objects representing regional craftsmanship and cultural motifs.

These pieces typically utilised a hand-woven velvet foundation, embroidered using fine silk threads with specialised stitches such as the chain stitch or silk twist technique to create complex geometric and floral patterns.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural plant-based dyes with subtle colour variations, hand-spun silk threads showing slight irregularities, and age-appropriate wear on the foundation fabric and reverse lining.

An antique textile can be displayed as a framed wall hanging, draped over a large surface, or used as an accent piece to add texture, history, and global character to a curated living space.

Preservation requires keeping the textile away from direct sunlight to prevent dye fading, avoiding excessive handling of fragile silk threads, and displaying it in a stable environment away from high humidity.
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