What is a lakai tribe textile?

A lakai tribe textile is an embroidered piece originating from Uzbek nomadic groups in Central Asia. These items include wall hangings, dowry embroideries, and ceremonial horse covers. They reflect the folk art traditions of the region, utilising materials like silk thread on cotton, wool, and felt foundations.

How were these textiles used?

These pieces served multiple domestic and ceremonial functions within nomadic life. Many functioned as dowry embroideries intended for wall display. Others served as ceremonial horse covers, saddle covers, or bed decorations like saye gosha, combining utility with decorative display.

How do I live with a lakai tribe textile?

Displaying these textiles on a wall allows the detailed silk embroidery and geometric patterns to become a focal point in a room. They suit various interior styles as wall hangings or textile art. Protecting them from direct sunlight preserves the cotton, wool, and silk materials over time.

How can I tell periods apart?

Dating relies on stylistic markers and material combinations recorded from the late nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. Pieces from the eighteen-eighties and eighteen-nineties show specific Uzbek tribal characteristics. Early twentieth-century examples incorporate similar silk and cotton techniques with distinct Central Asian regional variations.

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A lakai tribe textile brings bold Central Asian geometric energy and rich dowry embroidery into a room.

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

19th century

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

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Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Probably Lakai Tribe, Silk on Cotton, Circa 1920/30.

1900 - 1920

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Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Probably Lakai Tribe, Silk on Cotton, Circa 1920/30.

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Old Uzbek Lakai Tribe Silk Embroidered 'Saye Gosha' Bed Decoration, Circa 1920/30.

1900 - 1920

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Old Uzbek Lakai Tribe Silk Embroidered 'Saye Gosha' Bed Decoration, Circa 1920/30.

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£395

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19th century

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Antique Uzbek Lakai Tribe Ilgich, Dowry Embroidery for Wall Hanging, Late 19th Century.

From Cotswold Oriental Rugs

£695

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Lakai Tribe Textile

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

Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Probably Lakai Tribe, Silk on Cotton, Circa 1920/30.

Old Uzbek Lakai Tribe Silk Embroidered 'Saye Gosha' Bed Decoration, Circa 1920/30.

Antique Uzbek Lakai Tribe Ilgich, Dowry Embroidery for Wall Hanging, Late 19th Century.

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