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AlexSh Store BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAY SILK HAND EMBROIDERED WOMEN'S SCULLCAP As the Soviet era ended and Westerners discovered Central Asian folk arts, the interest of Central Asia land escalated. It is the land of warlike nomads, the great ancient civilizations, gifted scholars, philosophers and generals, the legendary Silk road and its legacy: different kinds of extraordinary silk and embroidery; the land of exceptional nature, architecture and mysterious "sufi"- preachers, and, the most important, warm and skilful people. The garments more than other elements of material culture reflects national specific of the people and relate to the number of stable ethnic signs. It reflects traditional having root in ethnic history, social relations, ethnic norms, etc. East_treasures offers you the whole world of original old and modern Central Asia garments, affordably priced and in beautiful condition. Our lots are genuine folk art, designed in the long traditional manner. LOT young women's scullcap ORIGIN Lakay tribe, South of Uzbekistan AGE 1930-40's MATERIALS natural silk and cotton CONDITION old SIZE circumference - 22 in, high - 4 in. We're honored to be able to offer you a true sample of the very rare children's scullcap made by Uzbek-Lakays. Absolutely fantastic beautiful symbolical hand-embroidery in the very difficult cross-stitch technique "Iroki". In Iroki technique, the background is entirely filled with cross-stitches; the backing fabric is starched gauze. The crosses are so tiny that they are difficult to make out with the naked eye and form an even, grainy surface. This tiny embroidery is called tirma -gathered together. Lakay's stitches are almost invisible. The top is embroidered with arrows. The cross-stitched bottom is embroidered with spiral motifs "ram's horns. Also, this beautiful headgear is decorated with silk tassels with beads. The foundation is hand-made silk and cotton. This item is offered with No Reserve, that allows to you feel free. I'll be glad to answer any questions. Also, if you win more than one item during a week i'll do combined shipping and you'll really save on shipping. Even if you just going to bid or already bid on some my items, please, email me about shipping discount. Please check my other listings. Thank you !!! COMBINED SHIPPING If you win more than two lots during a week we will do combined shipping. Shipping price on the second lot will be 50%. It is less on the third. AND IT IS FREE ON THE FOURTH! SAVE MONEY! WE LOVE TO COMBINE! We accept Visa/MC via PayPal, Money Order, Personal check in US dollars to my partners in USA. We accept PayPal and wire transfer in EURO to my partners in Germany. For more detailed information please e-mail me. After auction's end I will send the instructions about payment to your email, registered on eBay. Handling and airmail anywhere in the world costs is free. Insurance is optional and is 5% from the ending price. Shipping via regular air mail from Tashkent, Uzbekistan within 3 business days after payment receipt. Buy more items and we'll try to save for you on a shipping. Please, allow up to 3 weeks for the USA, Great Britain and France and up to 4 weeks for Canada, Italy and Australia for the delivery.
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