Mirror Bag, Ilgitsh

NameBag

CultureUzbek Lakai People

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)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.374

Object numberA.1995.93.374

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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.