Because of the relative novelty of the study of these fabrics production, as compared to other fields of textile history, a collection like Paly’s is at once a valuable resource for research and a reminder of how many questions remain to be asked.
The earliest ikat in the collection has a mottled blue background against which the field designs appear to float in space. The exceptionally rich, saturated colors and flowing designs are typical of ikats from the early 19th century. The piece is relatable to two ikat hangings in the Guido Goldman collection, both of which have been dated to the first quarter of the 19th century.
You can learn more about the topic in the book-album "The Cultural legacy of Uzbekistan in private collections of the USA and Canada" (volume XXXI) in the series "Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in the World Collections".
The main sponsor of the project is the oilfield services company Eriell-Group.
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