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Antique Uzbek 'Uut Kap Ilgich' Silk on Mogul Red Wool Ground, Circa 1900.
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Antique Uzbek 'Uut Kap Ilgich' Silk on Mogul Red Wool Ground, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 1ft 7in x 1ft 2in (49 x 36cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.

Circa 1900.

Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red Mogul wool cloth ground.

The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.

Stock Number: T-0510.

Physical Dimensions
Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Silk Embroidery to the 1900s.

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SA1192949
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D-0510
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Description
Size: 1ft 7in x 1ft 2in (49 x 36cm) excluding tassels.

Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.

Circa 1900.

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Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red Mogul wool cloth ground.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.

Stock Number: T-0510.

Height
49cm (19.29")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Silk Embroidery to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192949
Dealers Internal Ref
D-0510
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Archive I An antique Uzbek shield-shaped red wool textile embroidered with colourful silk teardrop motifs and finished with hanging wool tassels.

Antique Uzbek 'Uut Kap Ilgich' Silk on Mogul Red Wool Ground, Circa 1900.

Archive II An antique Uzbek shield-shaped red wool textile embroidered with colourful silk teardrop motifs and finished with hanging wool tassels. View II
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An antique Uzbek shield-shaped red wool textile embroidered with colourful silk teardrop motifs and finished with hanging wool tassels.
ANTIQUE UZBEK 'UUT KAP ILGICH' SILK ON MOGUL RED WOOL GROUND, CIRCA 1900.
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An antique Uzbek shield-shaped red wool textile embroidered with colourful silk teardrop motifs and finished with hanging wool tassels.
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  • ObjectWall Hangings
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleCentral Asian Nomad
  • MaterialSilk, Wool
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsBoteh motifs, silk chain stitching, multi-coloured tassels, solar crests
  • SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich forms a shield-shaped wall hanging from circa 1900, originally made as part of a bride's dowry for the yurt. The construction consists of silk embroidery worked on a red Mogul wool cloth ground, complete with multi-coloured tassels suspended from the lower edges and corners. The textile displays four large teardrop boteh motifs embellished with solar crests, accompanied by secondary embroidered patterns in black, yellow, green, white, and purple. The condition is good with some small areas of age-related wear, and the backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the item's history. Measuring 49 cm high by 36 cm wide by 1 cm deep excluding tassels, the hanging works well in a home today positioned on a narrow wall space to bring central Asian nomadic character to an interior.

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An Uut Kap or Ilgich is a decorative embroidered envelope-style storage pouch or hanging panel traditionally crafted by nomadic tribes in Central Asia, particularly Uzbekistan. Historically used inside yurts to hold household items, these textiles feature symbolic needlework designed to offer protection and display craftsmanship.

Traditional Central Asian embroideries are predominantly constructed using hand-spun wool or cotton foundations, decorated with chain stitch or couching stitches using silk threads. Dyes were historically derived from natural plant and mineral sources, such as madder root for deep reds, indigo for blues, and pomegranate skins for yellows.

Authentic pieces display hand-spun ground fabrics with slight irregularities in weave, natural dye tonal shifts known as abrash, and detailed hand needlework. The reverse side often reveals uneven hand-stitching, age-appropriate wear, and original wool or silk tassel construction rather than modern synthetic embellishments.

A Central Asian embroidered textile can be mounted in a shadow-box frame or suspended from a discreet mounting rod to create a focal point on a gallery wall. Pairing rich, embroidered textiles with minimalist furniture or neutral backdrops allows the vibrant colours and geometric motifs to stand out.

Keep antique textiles out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading and dye degradation. To clean, avoid water immersion or harsh chemicals; gently vacuum using a low-suction setting through a soft protective screen, and consult a professional textile conservator for dust accumulation or repairs.
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