Christopher and Angela Legge Oriental Carpets

Antique Silk Ikat coat (c. 1890 Ferghana Valley Uzbekistan)

Medium

Silk Ikat with printed cotton lining

Signed/Inscribed/Dated

Late 19th century

Literature

A very similar piece is in the Murad Megalli Collection in The Textile Museum, Washington, published in: Colors of the Oasis. Central Asian Ikats, Plate 43, p. 121

Condition

One small stain, otherwise excellent condition

Description / Expertise

Silk Ikat weave with Russian printed cotton lining, which has been partially renewed