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Uzbek, Uzbekistan

Textile length, 2005-2006

Description

Maker

Unknown

Culture

Uzbek

Title

Textile length

Year

2005-2006

Medium

Silk satin weave, warp ikat (tie-dyed thread)

Materials/Techniques

Materials

silk

Techniques

ikat,
satin weave

Dimensions

Length: 290.8 cm (114 1/2 inches)

Place

Uzbekistan

Type

Textiles

Credit

Edgar J. Lownes Fund

Object Number

2006.57.1

Exhibition History

Turn Left at the Camel

October 20, 2006 - February 11, 2007

Contemporary Uzbek women often choose new ikat designs in making their traditional clothing. This textile with ikat stripes and geometric patterning in bright colors on a white ground is used to make very popular garments for women and children.

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