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Antique at Torba Ilgich, Lakai Uzbek Tribes, Shakrisabz, Uzbekistan, Central Asia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €761     $826
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Antique at Torba Ilgich, Lakai Uzbek Tribes, Shakrisabz, Uzbekistan, Central Asia.

19th century
Description

The Lakai Uzbeks were a semi-nomadic tribe, noted for their horse-breeding and fiercely independent.

They lived in what is now southern Uzbekistan and were noted for their embroideries reflecting their shamanistic roots. The symbolic motifs of swirling disks, spirals and stylised scorpions and spiders have a primal quality about them and exude a magical energy.

This beautiful late 19th century 'at torba ilgich' is very finely embroidered entirely in silk and backed with Russian printed-cotton lining and decorated with silk fringing.

Size: 58cm x 58cm (2' 0" x 2' 0").

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Lakai Uzbek Embroidered Torba to the 1890s.

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SA1167017
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BM2209
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The Lakai Uzbeks were a semi-nomadic tribe, noted for their horse-breeding and fiercely independent.
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They lived in what is now southern Uzbekistan and were noted for their embroideries reflecting their shamanistic roots.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The symbolic motifs of swirling disks, spirals and stylised scorpions and spiders have a primal quality about them and exude a magical energy.

fig 1. A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe.
fig 1. Antique at Torba Ilgich, Lakai Uzbek Tribes, Shakrisabz, Uzbekistan, Central Asia.

This beautiful late 19th century 'at torba ilgich' is very finely embroidered entirely in silk and backed with Russian printed-cotton lining and decorated with silk fringing.

Size: 58cm x 58cm (2' 0" x 2' 0").

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Lakai Uzbek Embroidered Torba to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167017
Dealers Internal Ref
BM2209
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe.
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Archive I A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe.

Antique at Torba Ilgich, Lakai Uzbek Tribes, Shakrisabz, Uzbekistan, Central Asia.

Archive II A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe. View II
Archive III A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe. View III
Archive IV A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe. View IV
Archive V A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe. View V
Archive VI A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe. View VI
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
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Gloucestershire
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A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe.
Antique At Torba Ilgich, Lakai Uzbek Tribes, Shakrisabz, Uzbekistan, Central Asia.
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A square antique Central Asian Lakai embroidered textile featuring bold geometric scroll motifs in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by multi-coloured tassel fringe.
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  • ObjectDecorative Textiles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCentral Asian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Silk, Cotton
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHorn motifs, Tassel fringe, Geometric scrollwork, Cross-stitch panels
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 58 cm (23 in)

An antique Central Asian at torba ilgich hails from the Lakai Uzbek tribes of Shakrisabz, dating to 1890. This decorative textile reflects Central Asian tribal style, constructed from wool, silk, and cotton with multicoloured wool, silk, and cotton threads. The square panel showcases bold geometric scroll motifs, horn motifs, cross-stitch panels, and a central composition in yellow, magenta, white, and blue surrounded by a heavy multi-coloured tassel fringe. The fine embroidery incorporates swirling disks, spirals, and stylised scorpions and spiders. Measuring 58 cm high and 58 cm wide, the piece serves as a striking decorative wall hanging suitable for display above a sideboard in a modern living space or hallway. The construction combines wool, silk, and cotton elements with a patterned border and dense fringing along all four edges.

FAQs

A Lakai Uzbek torba or ilgich is a traditionally embroidered textile bag or decorative pouch crafted by nomadic Lakai tribes in Central Asia, historically used for household storage inside yurts or as ceremonial gift wrappings.

These embroideries typically feature silk or wool threads worked in tight cross-stitch or chain stitch onto a wool or cotton ground fabric, frequently trimmed with hand-bound multi-coloured tassels and fringe.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-spun yarns, natural vegetable dyes with subtle colour variations known as abrash, tight hand-stitching on structural seams, and distinct tribal motifs unique to specific nomadic clans.

Display the textile as a framed wall accent, mount it using a concealed rod above a sideboard, or layer it over open shelving to introduce vibrant colour and geometric texture into a neutral interior scheme.

Keep the textile away from direct sunlight and high humidity, clean gently using low suction through a fine mesh screen, and consult a specialist conservator for stain removal or structural repairs.
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