31” across top x 26” center of top to bottom of fringe

Silk hand-embroidered cross-stitch on cotton

Dated “1982” and signed “CHIZHON”

Braided silk netting

Silk fringe with beads

Red cotton backing

Excellent condition

Segusha, or saye gosha, are V-shaped embroideries used to embellish the bedding stack (chuk). They were usually part of a larger piece of cloth that was laid between the quilts with the decorative embroidery hanging down in front. With time, the plain cotton or wool cloth (red was the preferred color) was often discarded and only the embroidery retained.

This piece is signed and dated (1982 or 1987) in the embroidery. Motifs include two griffons; tulips; roses; and cotton blossoms.

If you are interested in this segusha and would like more information please contact Susan Meller.