V-shaped, multicoloured, embroidered, decorative band. Textile has an under layer of linen, upon which a pattern is cross-stitched. A repeating pattern of coloured triangles is set onto squares of dark pink, orange, white, and maroon runs down the centre of both arms of the V, with smaller versions along the edge. Bottom side of textile holds a think fringe of twisted purple fibre, each ending in a white plastic bead. Back of textile is undecorated green linen.

• History Of Use

  Saye gosha are laid over rolled-up bedding and quilts in the tent or house during the day. Meant to be decorative.

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• Type of Item textile
• Culture Turkmen
• Material flax fibre, silk fibre, dye, plastic
• Measurements height 92.0 cm, width 134.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Joanna Staniszkis
• Received from Joanna Staniszkis

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• Made in Turkmenistan

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• Creation Date between 1900 and 1950
• Ownership Date before October 16, 2017
• Acquisition Date on October 16, 2017

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3275/0020