Mirror Bag, Ilgitsh
DateLate 19th century
Place madeBukhara region, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia
MediumSilk on wool
Dimensions26 1/2 × 27 1/2 in. (67.31 × 69.85 cm)
ClassificationsTextiles
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.374
Object numberA.1995.93.374
DescriptionSquare shape with "envelope" flap at top. There is a large black square in the center, 3 floral motifs are found on either side of the square, and one underneath it and on the flap. Fringe hangs from three sides; colors are red, green, purple, yellow, black and blue; silk embroidery chain stitch on wool.On View
Not on view
c. 1945
ca. 1979
20th century
Late 18th-19th century
Late 19th century
