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Antique Uzbek Red Velvet Dress with Silver Metal Thread Brocade Work, Circa 1890.
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Antique Uzbek Red Velvet Dress with Silver Metal Thread Brocade Work, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 3ft 11in x 3ft 7in (120 x 110cm).

Antique Uzbek red velvet dress with silver metal thread brocade work decoration.

Circa 1890.

This fine dress was made by the Hazara women of the oasis towns of Uzbekistan, this example is thought to originate from Bukhara, where they were highly regarded items.

The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.

Stock Number: T-0498.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Uzbek Embroidered Velvet Dress to the 1890s.

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SA1167855
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T-0498
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Description
Size: 3ft 11in x 3ft 7in (120 x 110cm).

Antique Uzbek red velvet dress with silver metal thread brocade work decoration.

Circa 1890.

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This fine dress was made by the Hazara women of the oasis towns of Uzbekistan, this example is thought to originate from Bukhara, where they were highly regarded items.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.

Stock Number: T-0498.

Height
120cm (47.24")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Uzbek Embroidered Velvet Dress to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167855
Dealers Internal Ref
T-0498
Cotswold Oriental Rugs
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Specialists in antique carpets, rugs & runners. Professional cleaning, repairs & restoration.

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Archive I An antique late nineteenth-century Uzbek deep red velvet dress featuring heavy silver metal thread embroidery across the bodice, sleeves, and skirt.

Antique Uzbek Red Velvet Dress with Silver Metal Thread Brocade Work, Circa 1890.

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An antique late nineteenth-century Uzbek deep red velvet dress featuring heavy silver metal thread embroidery across the bodice, sleeves, and skirt.
ANTIQUE UZBEK RED VELVET DRESS WITH SILVER METAL THREAD BROCADE WORK, CIRCA 1890.
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An antique late nineteenth-century Uzbek deep red velvet dress featuring heavy silver metal thread embroidery across the bodice, sleeves, and skirt.
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Traditional Uzbek embroidery, particularly on silk velvet garments, flourished during the nineteenth century across major Silk Road centers such as Bukhara and Samarkand. These garments were created as symbols of high status, often gifted by nobility or worn for ceremonial occasions.

These garments were constructed using rich silk velvet or dense cotton backing, decorated with metallic threadwork known as zardozi or couchwork. Gold and silver-wrapped threads were stitched onto fabric surfaces using couching techniques to create raised, reflective floral and geometric patterns.

Authentic period garments exhibit hand-stitched construction, natural dye variation in the velvet pile, and traditional couched metallic thread embroidery on the bodice, cuffs, and hem. The lining often displays hand-loomed ikat cotton or silk fabrics indicative of regional craft production.

Antique garments are frequently framed in archival acrylic shadow boxes or mounted on custom padded dress forms for display. Positioning the textile against a neutral wall as a focal piece adds texture, historical depth, and rich colour to contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Keep the garment away from direct sunlight, damp environments, and extreme temperature fluctuations. Avoid hanging heavy velvet garments on narrow hangers without padding, and consult a professional textile conservator for specialized dust removal or stabilization.
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