Description: AN UZBEK 'KORAKI' (HORSE TRAPPING) EARLY 20TH CENTURY
A patchwork and applique horse trapping textile featuring embroideries, silk velvet and silk ikat panels, the sides with geometric openwork.
Approximately 200cm long, 70cm wide
OTHER NOTES:
Koraki are made from pieces of clothing from previous generations. A piece of cloth belonging to a person of dignity and strength were considered to transmit positive personal attributes from one generation to the next.