Tie-dyed Silk Headscarf

Description:

Tie-dyed Silk Headscarf, Uzbekistan, early 20th century, the bold aubergine field with green, gold, and ivory concentric diamonds radiating from each corner towards the center and surrounded by smaller ivory diamond forms, all within an empty green main border, empty ivory minor border, 5 ft. 3 in. x 5 ft. 10 in

Literature: For an almost identical example please see: Textiles of the Islamic World, John Gillow, 2010, p. 221.
Estimate $400-500

minor wear and areas of staining


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