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  • Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan
    Located in North Hollywood, CA
    Vintage Samarkand suzani, Uzbekistan Tashkent suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, 1950. Overall condition is pretty good for its age and use. "Suzani" means needlework and these embroideries are some of the most characteristic forms of textile art from Central Asia. The mastery of color and the dynamic sense of movement they convey continue to add depth and joy to contemporary interiors. A high level of creative variation and the individuation of each flower are what make each piece unique. Measures: 52" x 51. The Silk Road Bukhara: Like scattered pearls along the vast expanse of the Great Silk Road, the cities of Uzbekistan glisten radiantly under the unforgiving sun. This nation, nestled in a picturesque oasis, holds a treasure trove of historical artifacts, owing to its advantageous position at the heart of the ancient Silk Road network. In the year 138 BC, a transformative era commenced as China graciously opened its borders to trade, giving rise to caravans that embarked upon this illustrious route. These trading pathways served as conduits not only for the exchange of goods and craftsmanship but also for the intermingling of cultures, beliefs, and wisdom. Even today, within the ancient walls of cities like Samarkand, one can still discern the echoes of bustling voices, the melodious jingle of camel...
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    Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Textiles

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    Fabric

  • Antique Uzbek Suzani Embroidery Rug, c. 1800
    Located in San Francisco, CA
    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...
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    Antique 18th Century Uzbek Central Asian Rugs

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    Wool

  • 8x10 Ft Silk Hand Embroidered Suzani Bed Cover, Magnificent Uzbek 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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    21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Textiles

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    Cotton, Silk

  • Antique Suzani Textile Silk Uzbek
    Located in Ferrara, IT
    Behold the exquisite beauty of this antique Suzani textile, a true masterpiece of textile artistry with a rich cultural heritage. Traditionally crafted by brides for their husbands, ...
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    Antique Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Textiles

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    Wool

  • Embroidered Antique Uzbek Suzani in Lucite Frame
    Located in North Hollywood, CA
    Embroidered Uzbek Suzani framed in a lucite box. Beautiful suzani hand-stitched Turkish designs with silk in traditional patterns and vibrant pink, fuschia black and ivory colors. The suzani features a row of three medallions flowers within an ornate grid, all sitting on a bed of plum pink color. The naif design of flowers and birds is simple and bold, and yet elaborate and ornate. This amazing embroidery piece comes ready to hang in a lucite presentation frame. This framed Suzani...
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    Early 20th Century Turkish Suzani Textiles

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    Linen, Silk, Lucite

  • Silk Embroidery Cushion Cover, Uzbek Handmade Suzani Pillowcase
    Located in Philadelphia, PA
    Decorative cushion cover made of hand embroidery silk on linen background, flowers and vine motifs, linen backing with zipper, no insert. Delicate and specialised washing advised. ...
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    21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Pillows and Throws

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    Cotton, Linen, Silk

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