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The Woven Art of Antique Uzbek Ikat

January 13, 2015 Alexander's Antiques, Antique History, Les Looms, Tapestries Comments Off on The Woven Art of Antique Uzbek Ikat

Antique Russian Silk Ikat Wall Hanging. Silk with cotton lining, Uzbekistan, Russia, 1880.  H:  75″  W:  60″. Alexander’s Antiques, Gallery 43/212.935.9386 In the 19th century, in the desert oases along the Silk Road, the eye-catching art of ikat flourished. Likely one of the oldest forms of textile decoration, ikat is common to many cultures around […]

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10 Antique Textiles and Tapestries From Around the World

December 16, 2014 Alexander's Antiques, Les Looms, NEW Vintage & Antique Finds, Tapestries, The Manhattan Art and Antiques Center, Top 10 Vintage & Antique Picks Comments Off on 10 Antique Textiles and Tapestries From Around the World

1. A fine Antique Russian ikat jacket in natural silk, geometric motif with beaded trim. Silk and cotton lining, Uzbekistan, Russia, 1890. [Alexander’s Antiques: Gallery 43/212.935.9386] It’s Textile Tuesday in the online art world. We’re celebrating with 10 exemplary antique textiles and tapestries recently added to our website. Textiles, which are defined as “yarns woven […]

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