Atique fine metal-thread embroidered applique velvet Saddle-Cloth ( shabrack ) from a Royal Bokhara workshop Uzbekistan C18th oder 19th c. violet velvet, the central field divided into two registers, one containing a cusped cartouche with an aperture for the tail, with palmettes in the surrounding areas, the other part with three large floral medallions on a field , within borders containing floral filled cartouches, ikat backing, fringed, with suspension loops Footnotes Embroideries in silver and gold thread with applique decoration were considered to be amongst the most prestigious of Central Asian textiles. The technique first appeared in the Emir of Bokhara's workshops, and ritual exchanges of gold embroidered robes and other items between the Amir, his courtiers and administrators were a regular event in Bokhara. They were also given as diplomatic gifts. Designs were dictated by a variety of stylistic and symbolic conventions determined by the Amir. size: Width 190 cm x height 150 cm Condition: as seen in the pictures,There are strong abrasion to the embroidery .