Decorative Textile Item Number: 3275/20 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
V-shaped, multicoloured, embroidered, decorative band. Textile has an under layer of linen, upon which a pattern is cross-stitched. A repeating pattern of coloured triangles is set onto squares of dark pink, orange, white, and maroon runs down the centre of both arms of the V, with smaller versions along the edge. Bottom side of textile holds a think fringe of twisted purple fibre, each ending in a white plastic bead. Back of textile is undecorated green linen.
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.
Item History
- Made in Turkmenistan before 1950
- Owned by Joanna Staniszkis before October 16, 2017
- Received from Joanna Staniszkis (Donor) on October 16, 2017
What
- Name
- Decorative Textile
- Identification Number
- 3275/20
- Type of Item
- textile
- Material
- flax fibre, silk fibre, dye and plastic
- Overall
- height 92.0 cm, width 134.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Turkmen
- Previous Owner
- Joanna Staniszkis
- Received from
- Joanna Staniszkis (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Turkmenistan
When
- Creation Date
- before 1950
- Ownership Date
- before October 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on October 16, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3275/0020