VINTAGE TRIBAL TEXTILE - Unusual Large Handmade Silk Saye-Gosha from Kazakhstan in Central Asia - order 47 x 28.5 Inches

This unusual large vintage Saye Gosha (saye gusha) was handcrafted during the mid-1900's in Kazakhstan, Central Asia.

It is an old hand-embroidered silk textile - not a new reproduction.

Measurements (1 inch = 2.54 cm):
Size = 47 inches wide x 28.5 inches high
Weight = 9.5 oz.
Shipping weight = 15 oz
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Saye Gosha (saye gusha; segusha) are elaborately fringed embroideries used as functional decorations in yurts and houses throughout Central Asia.

Traditionally they were hung on walls or placed between layers of stored linens with their ornately-decorated edges draping outwards for all to see.

The embroidered designs showcased the talents of the women who created them, often indicating tribal affiliations and ancient cultural symbols.

This saye-gosha is unusual because it is a full-textile rather than having a chevron-shape. This fuller design is typical of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, neighbors of Uzbekistan.

Its base cloth is pomegranate-red silk - a distinctively beautiful textile color from this region.

Its base cloth is pomegranate-colored silk - a distinctively beautiful textile shade from this region.

Characteristic Kazakh embroidery patterns of sun-shaped flowers, tulips , and geometric swirls were hand-embroidered in couching and satin stitches.

Accented with colorful tassels, a wide fringe of naturally-dyed green camels-hair was crocheted along the lower borders.

The lining is a peach-colored cotton, with embroidery stitches from the front visible on the reverse side.

The top edge was not hemmed since it would have been hidden.

In excellent condition, it has very mild use-patterns after many years. Collectible.

Dry clean only. order