Decorative Textile Item Number: 1440/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
V-shaped, multicoloured, embroidered, decorative band. The 2 “arms” of the band are decorated with a repeated, square, embroidered motif, perhaps representing a natural object, such as an animal, bird or plant. All motifs are identical to each other in design, but differ in colouration. At the inside edge of the V is a strip (13 mm) of multicoloured, slanted Greek key motifs which has been embroidered onto an open-weave textile, then appliquéd onto the piece; the outer edge is finished with a narrow strip of black cotton textile. The lower edge of the V is finished with green commercially-made fringe (14 cm). The piece is underlined with pastel striped cotton textile.
History Of Use
Saye gosha are laid over rolled-up bedding and quilts in the tent or house during the day. Meant to be decorative.
Specific Techniques
satin stitch; buttonhole stitch; chain stitch; needlepoint
Narrative
Purchased by the donor in Pakistan, but 'saye gosha' are normally used and produced in central Asia.
Item History
- Made in Uzbekistan ? before 1990
- Collected in Pakistan
- Owned by Irene Canning before December 3, 1990
- Received from Irene Canning (Donor) on December 3, 1990
What
- Name
- Decorative Textile
- Identification Number
- 1440/2
- Type of Item
- textile
- Material
- cotton fibre, silk fibre, rayon fibre ? and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- cut, sewn, embroidered and appliqued
- Overall
- height 64.3 cm, width 107.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Uzbek: Lakai ?
- Previous Owner
- Irene Canning
- Received from
- Irene Canning (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Uzbekistan ?
- Collected in
- Pakistan
When
- Creation Date
- before 1990
- Ownership Date
- before December 3, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on December 3, 1990
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1440/0002