Bidspirit auction | Kazakh Tush Kyiz Wall Hanging

Kazakh Tush Kyiz Wall Hanging - Mongolia - Kazakh Tush Kyiz Wall Hanging - Mongolia. Mid-20th century Kazakh tush kyiz, or wall hanging, from Mongolia, 50” x 80”, with 12” multicolored ribbons at the sides. Tush kyiz are intricately hand-stitched by the elder women of a family to celebrate a child's marriage and are hung inside the ger. They typically feature flowers, emblems, plants, and other national designs; this example has emblems, scrollwork, and floral motifs, with a vibrant pink border. Light sketch marks show the piece was left unfinished, and it may originally have had a companion piece. Fading in numerous spots, frayed ends, and many spots of dye transfer on the pink border.