A
story of uzbek embroidery will be incomplete without a mention of
skull-caps so favoured in Uzbekistan. The patterns of these men's and
women's head dresses are unusually variegated and picturesque. In the
past skull-caps were worn mostly by men. Now that they have become
a part of woman's attire the art of ornamentation of skull-caps has
become tremendously diversified.
This one is a beautiful "Duppi" (Skullcap in Uzbek) it is vintage
handmade embroidered in South Region of Uzbekistan. This skull-cap is a
great sample for collectors of Oriental textiles.
Size of circumference 22 inches (55 cm) Condition is good. The app. age
is the end part of 20th century. Fully handmade silk embroidered with silk threads.
Skull-cap is not only an
oriental national souvenir but it can supplement any European suite,
lending it a marvelous exotic element. Want to find more antique
textiles? then keep on watching my next item on auction.
