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Korak (tent hanging with talismanic properties)
Korak (tent hanging with talismanic properties)
Korak (tent hanging with talismanic properties)
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Korak (tent hanging with talismanic properties)

NameHanging
Maker Khirgiz
CultureKhirgiz
DateEarly 20th century
Place madePamir Mountains, Kyrgyztan, Asia
MediumSilk and cotton
Dimensions21 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (55.245 x 34.925 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.356
Object numberA.1995.93.356
Collections
DescriptionSmall koraski, patchworked on cotton in applique technique. It was hung on the tent inner wall as a talisman; colors are yellow, orange, green, reds, black, white, gray; made of silk and cotton.
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