Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe embroidered felt saddle cover / rug with classic Lakai design.
Circa 1900-20.
The bright use of colour is typical of Lakai work. The design on the reverse in felt is very similar to the koshkar muiz ("ram's horn") ornament found through out Central Asia.
Excellent condition with only very slight even wear. Note how all the edges are over-bound in alternating colours.
Ref: D-1050.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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