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Material: Cotton
5x6.9 ft Uzbek Suzani Fabric Bed Cover, Embroidered Silk and Cotton Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

6.6x8.4 ft Crochet Suzani Wall Hanging, Silk Bed Cover, Hand Embroidered Bedding
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

6.2x8.3 ft Crochet Fabric, Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Suzani Fabric Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

7.6x10.6 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Crochet Bedspread, Boho Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4.9x6.9 ft Silk Suzani Wall Hanging. Hand Embroidered Tapestry. Red Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

6.3x7.3 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Bird & Floral Pattern Suzani Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

5.8x7 ft Magnificent Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Wall Decor, Red Old Tapestry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage MacKenzie-Childs “Courtly Check” Round Placemats (Set of 4)
Located in Naples, FL
Spice up your dining experience with this beautiful set of four round placemats from MacKenzie-Childs. The “Courtly Check” pattern adds a touch of ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cotton Textiles

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Cotton

4.8x7 Ft Uzbek Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Burgundy Red and Yellow Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4.9x7 ft Pomegranate Tree Design Crochet Wall Hanging, Silk Embroidery Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

5x8.7 ft Silk Hand Embroidered Wall Hanging, Vintage Colorful Suzani Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

5x6.2 ft Silk Hand Embroidered Wall Hanging, Vintage Colorful Suzani Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

5x7.5 ft Vintage Handmade Orange Silk Wall Hanging, Fully Embroidery Bed Sheet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4.6x7 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Suzani Bedspread, Old Tablecloth in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4.7x6.4 ft Vintage Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Red Uzbek Suzani Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

5.9x6.6 ft Unique Silk Suzani Wall Hanging, Vintage Embroidered Red Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

5.7x7.6 ft Vintage Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Colorful Uzbek Suzani Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Japanese Textile Panel Double Ikat Kasuri Futon Cover
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven cotton textile panel with white pattern on indigo background circa 1900-20s (end of Meiji to Tasho period). The panel was joined by four vertical stripes and was tra...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cotton Textiles

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Cotton

Antique Large Japanese Futon Cover with Resist Yuzen Dye
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large unframed Japanese Futonji textile art circa late 19th century toward the end of the Meiji period. Seamed together from four vertical sections of cotton in deep indigo color, ...
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Cotton Textiles

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Cotton

Japanese Textile Panel Double Ikat Kasuri Futon Cover
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven cotton textile panel with white pattern on indigo background circa 1900-20s (end of Meiji to Tasho period). The panel was joined by four vertical stripes and was tra...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cotton Textiles

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Cotton

4.7x8.2 ft Vintage Silk Embroidered Wall Hanging, Red Handmade Suzani Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Large Japanese Textile Futon Cover with Resist Yuzen Dye
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large unframed Japanese textile art circa late early 20th century toward the end of the Meiji period. Seamed together from four vertical sections of cotton in deep indigo color, th...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Cotton Textiles

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Cotton

10x11.8 ft Rare Size Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Modern Uzbek Suzani Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

5x6.6 ft Colorful Silk Hand Embroidery Wall Hanging, Old Suzani Fabric Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

6.3x6.8 ft Vintage Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Old Suzani Bedspread in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4.8x7.2 ft Crochet Wall Hanging. Silk Embroidery Bed Cover. Handmade Bedding
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

6.4x8.4 ft Crochet Suzani Wall Hanging, Silk Embroidery Bed Cover in Cream, Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

6x8.5 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Pomegranate Design Bed Cover, Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Introducing our exquisite new suzani hand embroidered wall hanging, a captivating piece that combines ancient craftsmanship with modern artistry. This embroidered cloth is not just a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4.7x6.7 ft Suzani Textile Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Colorful Uzbek Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

6.5x6.8 ft Silk Embroidery Suzani Wall Hanging, Uzbek Bedspread, Red Tablecloth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4x4.3 Ft Vintage Silk Wall Hanging, Embroidered Textile, Needlework Table Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4x6.3 Ft Uzbek Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Vintage Suzani Bed Cover in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

4.7x9 Ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Asian Suzani Table Cover, Pink Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

3.3x5.8 ft Silk Hand Embroidered Vintage Uzbek Suzani Wall Hanging in Maroon Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

2x14 Ft Silk Embroidery Table Runner, Vintage Floral Pattern Suzani Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
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1970s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

3.2x5.3 Ft Tashkent Suzani Textile Wall Hanging, Red Silk Embroidery Table Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

3x6.4 Ft Red Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Uzbek Wall Decor, Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Silk, Cotton

4.5x5.7 Ft Uzbek Vintage Silk Hand Embroidery Suzani Textile Wall Hanging in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4x6.8 Ft Vintage Floral Suzani Textile Wall Hanging, Silk Embroidered Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4.5x12 Ft Colorful Vintage Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Uzbek Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

3.5x5 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging in Forest Green, Floral Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

4.5x7 Ft Magnificent Silk Embroidery Suzani Wall Hanging in Red, Blue and Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
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1970s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Black, Red, Green, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
48” x 77" Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright c...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Black, Red, Green, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The br...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

"BORO" / Japanese Old Cloth / Tapestry / Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese sense of beauty. We will also introduce unique items that only we can make, purchasing routes in Japan, experience gained so far, and methods that no one el...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Linen

Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Crimson, Green, Ivory, Yellow, Purple
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The beautiful Suzani has a two large medallion pattern set on a crimson color cotton background and des...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Cotton Textiles

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Silk, Cotton

Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery in Black, Blue, Green, Ivory, Yellow, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia in black cotton background and designs in silk in black, blue, green, ivory, yellow, and red. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The brilliant colors of silk Suzani Embroidery bring this design to life and would be a wonderful addition to a room design and can be used as wall art, table runner. Dimensions: 23” x 144" Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Uzbekistan Material: Silk embroidery on cotton Condition: Wear consistent with age and use Table Runners, Hand-Crafted Textiles, Embroidered Textiles, Vintage Textiles, Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Antique Suzani, Antique Suzani Embroidery...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery in Black, Blue, Purple, Yellow, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia in black cotton background and designs in silk in black, blue, green, purple, yellow, and red. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The brilliant colors of silk Suzani Embroidery bring this design to life and would be a wonderful addition to a room design and can be used as wall art, table runner. Dimensions: 20” x 147" Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Uzbekistan Material: Silk embroidery on cotton Condition: Wear consistent with age and use Vintage Table Runner Textiles, Hand-Crafted Textiles, Embroidered Textiles, Vintage Textiles, Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Antique Suzani, Antique Suzani Embroidery...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Red, Green, Ivory, Yellow, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The beautiful Suzani was created as a panel decoration for a tent. It has six large medallions set on ...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery in Black, Ivory, Yellow, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia in black cotton background and designs in silk in black, Ivory, yellow, and red. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The brilliant colors of silk Suzani Embroidery bring this design to life and would be a wonderful addition to a room design and can be used as wall art, table or a bed cover. Dimensions: 63” x 80" Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Uzbekistan Material: Silk embroidery on cotton Condition: Wear consistent with age and use Table Runners...
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Cotton Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

18th Century Ottoman Gilt Threads Brocade Embroidery Textile Panels (A Pair)
Located in Barrington, IL
18th or the early 19th century Ottoman gilt thread embroidery textile panels. Each panel is decorated by hand stitched gold thread embroideries on a dark brown velvet material backed by heavy muslin. Created in the 18th or the early 19th century, they were used as wall panels but can also be used as table runners. One panel is about 29” longer than the other one and the extra material is folded. Dimensions: 29” x 79” Date of Manufacture: 18th or early 19th Century Place of Origin: Ottoman, Turkey Material: Gilt thread embroidery on velvet Condition: Wear consistent with age and use Vintage Tapestry Panels...
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Early 18th Century Turkish Antique Cotton Textiles

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Gold

"BORO" / Japanese Old Cloth / Tapestry / Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese sense of beauty. We will also introduce unique items that only we can make, purchasing routes in Japan, experience gained so far, and methods that no one el...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Rare Japanese Fireman's Four-Piece Assemble Meiji to Showa Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare four-piece Japanese Fireman's assemble (Shobosho uniform) woven with heavy cotton and decorated with stencil resist dye circa 1890-20s Late Meiji to Showa Period. The assemble...
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1920s Japanese Meiji Vintage Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton

African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 Yards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 yards. Colors are organic earth tone beige and light brown in geometric design. Non waxed fabric circa 1950s. Hand made in Ghana Africa. Museum Quality Original Long Piece. 380 inches, (30 ft 10 yards Long) x 46 inches Inches Wide( 4ft). Could be use to make pillows or upholstery. History of Batik in Africa: Batik, a traditional fabric art technique, has a rich history in Ghana, West Africa. The practice of batik involves using wax to create intricate patterns on fabric, which is then dyed to achieve the desired design. While batik has its origins in Asia, particularly in Indonesia, it has been embraced and adapted by various African countries, including Ghana. In Ghana, batik-making can be traced back to the mid-20th century when it gained popularity as a form of traditional textile art. The craft was introduced by artists and artisans who were inspired by the vibrant and expressive nature of batik. These early practitioners experimented with different designs, colors, and patterns, infusing local themes and motifs into their creations. Over time, batik became an important part of Ghanaian culture and identity. It is not only used for clothing but also for various decorative and functional items such as wall hangings, tablecloths, and accessories. The art form often reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ghana, incorporating symbols, proverbs, and traditional stories into the designs. Ghanaian batik artists often employ a combination of traditional and contemporary elements, creating a unique fusion of styles. The process of making batik involves applying hot wax to the fabric using various tools to create the desired patterns. The wax acts as a resist, preventing dye from penetrating the waxed areas. After dyeing, the wax is removed, revealing the intricate designs on the fabric. Today, batik-making in Ghana continues to thrive as both a traditional craft and a form of artistic expression. Many artisans and designers draw inspiration from Ghana's diverse cultural landscape, incorporating elements from different regions and ethnic groups into their batik creations. The art form has also gained international recognition, with Ghanaian batik products being sought after both locally and abroad. In summary, the history of batik in Ghana is a testament to the creativity and adaptability of artists who have embraced and transformed this traditional technique into a vibrant and culturally significant art form within the country. HISTORY OF BATIK In the mid-nineteenth century, the Belanda Hitam, or "Black Dutchmen," are said to have introduced batik to West Africa after serving as indentured soldiers for the Dutch in Indonesia. Returning from their conscriptions with trunks of fine Javanese batik, the opulent patterns captured the imagination of their friends and relatives. However, textile history is complex, and only a handful of recruits returned to West Africa with batik due to delayed payments. Batik, with roots traced to Egyptian mummies, is a tradition found globally, from Southeast Asia to Japan and India. Europeans, particularly the Dutch, played a significant role in industrializing batik from the seventeenth century onward. In West Africa, Dutch Scholar Ineke van Kessel suggests that batik arrived from India over trans-Saharan routes. Local populations, like the Yoruba in Nigeria, incorporated wax printing into their textiles. European traders brought wax and non-wax fabrics to West Africa in the seventeenth century, targeting a population ready for their consumption. European designers adapted prints for the African market...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Large Isfahan Ghalamkar Persian Paisley Textile Block Printed 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or table cloth. Persian Paisley Kalamkari textile hand b...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Islamic Cotton Textiles

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Cotton

Vintage Dayak Tribal Beaded Decorated Baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Vintage dayak tribal beaded decorated baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia. The Tribal baby carrier beautifully made with wood base decorated with bead work cloth and clam shell decoration....
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Shell, Wood, Beads

5.4x8.6 ft Silk Embroidery Bedspread, Yellow Tablecloth, Suzani Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

6.8x8 Ft Needlework Bed Cover. Wall Decor Fabric. Embroidered Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Cotton Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

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