An exceptional example of an antique Uzbek Lakai Tribe silk embroidered Bukhara Horse Blanket dating to the third quarter of 19th century. An exceptional antique Central Asian silk embroidered horse blanket / saddle cover. Dating to the third quarter of 19th Century, this fine ethnographic embroidery is attributed to the Uzbek people and very likely the Lakai tribe. This school of horse covers aren't the typical Lakai example. In fact they are more finer in stitching and more intricate in design. The masterly embroidered chain stitch silk is finished on a red wool bannat ground. These rare textiles were used on special occasions and not many have survived. . size: Width 165 cm x height 130 cm Condition: as seen in the pictures,There are strong abrasion to the embroidery but doesn't distract.