Uzbek Belt

Uzbek Belt

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Description

This Uzbek belt dates tot he late 19th century. It is an exquisite silk needlework with silk ikat lining. The clasp is constructed from a thin gilded silver sheet on a copper core and is inlaid with turquoise.  Two knife sheaths and a bag hang from the belt, which has silk braiding on the edges.

Such belts were a badge of officialdom and nobility.

This is an outstanding textile of museum quality; it is in excellent condition