Vintage Uzbek Suzani Embroidery
N°
02133
Period
Circa 1950
Origin
Central Asia, West Turkestan
Materials
Cotton — Silk
Status
Available
Size
465 cm x 272 cm15'3" x 8'11"
The Suzani textiles from Uzbekistan represent the most refined and elegant manifestation of Central Asian textile art tradition. Silk on cotton embroideries such as this one were woven by young women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This rare large example has been backed with a sturdy cotton fabric so that it could eventually be used as a floor covering in low traffic areas.