East Meets West Antiques Textiles

Antique Uzbek Suzani Embroidery, c. 1800 Blending naturalism with ethereal fantasy, this spectacular embroidery or ‘suzani‘ from Central Asia conveys an aesthetic consistent with older examples of the genre. Certain features, most notably the vine-scroll, are reminiscent of the Samarkand school, while the drawing of the blossoms seems more prevalent in the repertoire of neighboring Shahrisabz. Indeed, this piece may in fact be a common ancestor to both. Splendid palmettes with flame-like tracery and bold swirling star-centered blossoms alternate within the border. Vegetal scroll meanders throughout—drawn with several shades of green conveying, if not a sense of shadowing, definite and deliberate tonalities of light and dark. The central hourglass form, idiosyncrasies of drawing, and arrangement of blossoms in the field imbue a sense of classicism rivaling and surpassing older Ottoman and Persian models. Embroidery Rug...

Originating from nomadic tribes in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, Suzanis, like the one shown here, are known for their intricate embroidery, rich coloration and elaborate d...

An antique Persian Iranian hand woven textile hand bag featuring a luxurious and intricate pattern. Circa: 18th century. The textile is adorned with floral motifs in orange, red, yel...

An antique Persian Iranian Safavid hand woven gold silk textile hand bag with pocket inside. Circa: 18th century. The textile is decorated with floral motifs. labeled inside with an ...

Very rare antique Vietnamese bronze Shiva. 6 inches tall, 7.25 inches on a custom stand. Has many Cham features. While he looks to have significant a...

A professionally framed antique hand-woven Turkish textile from Anatolia circa late 19th century. The panel was likely a storage bag face. It features a striking joined panels that s...

Antique Javanese Silk Batik Slendang (Selendang). A shoulder cloth length of compact hand spun silk imported from China. The flora & fauna design crea...

Very antique Central Asia silk Ikat, backed on original linen, suitable for wall, bed, table. Particular design, part of my personal collection. (Interesting price for closing activi...

Antique Javanese Silk Batik Slendang (Selendang). A shoulder cloth length of compact hand spun silk imported from China. The diagonal patterned stripe...

An antique Persian Safavid hand woven textile handbag clutch. ?irca 18th century. The bright textile bag in a warm color, striped pattern with floral motifs. Fastens with a button. C...

Antique Silk Lawon Ceremonial Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra. A narrow rectangular silk textile dyed in 2 colors by the tritik (stitched and gathered resist) process having a crisp delineation of a magenta diamond...

An antique Persian Iranian Safavid dynasty hand woven embroidered textile fragment, circa 17th to 18th century. Features a deep blue with golden paisley ornament. Safavid Iran or Saf...