Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt. Size: 2ft 2in x 2ft 2in (65 x 65cm) excluding tassels. Circa 1900. Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a black velvet ground. It is made up of a number of small embroidered pieces possibly of an earlier date. The condition is good with some age related wear. Stock Number: t-0083. £650 | $877 usd | €750 eur