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Antique Uzbek Lakai Tribe Uut Kap Ilgich, Central Asia, Circa 1900.
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Antique Uzbek Lakai Tribe Uut Kap Ilgich, Central Asia, Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 2ft 1in x 1ft 4in (63 x 41cm).

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 basma stitch embroidered on red mogul cotton cloth.

The condition is good with slight age related wear and a few small old repairs.

Stock Number: T-0140.

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Uzbek Lakai Tribal Embroidery to the 1900s.

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SA1228014
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T-0140
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Description
Size: 2ft 1in x 1ft 4in (63 x 41cm).

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 basma stitch embroidered on red mogul cotton cloth.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

The condition is good with slight age related wear and a few small old repairs.

Stock Number: T-0140.

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Uzbek Lakai Tribal Embroidery to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228014
Dealers Internal Ref
T-0140
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A shield-shaped red Central Asian textile featuring dense silk embroidery with swirling scroll motifs and floral rosettes.
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Archive I A shield-shaped red Central Asian textile featuring dense silk embroidery with swirling scroll motifs and floral rosettes.

Antique Uzbek Lakai Tribe Uut Kap Ilgich, Central Asia, Circa 1900.

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A shield-shaped red Central Asian textile featuring dense silk embroidery with swirling scroll motifs and floral rosettes.
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, CENTRAL ASIA, CIRCA 1900.
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A shield-shaped red Central Asian textile featuring dense silk embroidery with swirling scroll motifs and floral rosettes.
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Lakai embroideries were created by the nomadic Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These textiles served decorative and functional purposes within yurts, such as storage bags, tent bands, and wall hangings, often featuring distinctive graphic motifs meant to convey tribal identity and protection.

These textiles were typically hand-embroidered using silk or wool threads on a wool felt, cotton, or woven fabric base. Techniques predominantly included chain stitch, cross-stitch, and couching to create dense, swirling geometric and stylized floral patterns.

Authentic period pieces display natural dye variations, hand-spun fabrics, and irregularities characteristic of tribal handcrafting. Look for the distinctive bold scrollwork, stylized horns, and abstract vegetal forms specific to Lakai design, along with age-appropriate wear to the backing fabric.

Tribal textiles can be mounted inside custom acrylic or wooden shadow-box frames to preserve their structure while acting as striking focal points. Alternatively, mounting the textile onto a fabric board or hanging it via a concealed rod adds rich colour and textural warmth to minimalist, bohemian, or modern spaces.

Keep textiles away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and fibre degradation. Clean gently using low-suction vacuuming through a protective screen, and consult a professional textile conservator for repair or specialist cleaning.
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