Large 19th Century Hand-Embroidered Bukhara Suzani

Antique Iranian Kalamkari prayer mat Persian, Late 19th Century Height 128cm, width 92cm Crafted in the late 19th century by skilled Iranian craftsmen, this cotton prayer mat features a plethora of religious and nature-inspired motifs. Its surface is adorned with a selection of patterns and motifs created using the traditional woodblock printing technique called kalamkari (or Qalamkari). The 400 years old technique originating from Isfahan, utilises only natural and local materials, celebrating and supporting the local communities. A selection of repetitive, organic motifs adorns the cotton textile. The patterns are coloured in various shades of red, cream, and blue, their design inspired by religious Islamic architecture, in particular that of a mosque. The central prayer niche (also called a mihrab) is identical in shape to that of the arch-shaped prayer niches found in mosques. Arabic markings feature above it. This Persian prayer mat...

This wonderful embroidered band was created in India in the early 19th Century. The band was originally designed to form part of a skirt or dress. It still may be used for this purpo...

Anatolian Kirsehir prayer rug with a village design Turkish, 20th Century Height 155cm, width 96cm This eye-catching pictorial prayer rug was skilfully woven from wool by Turkish ...

This beautiful, vibrant carpet has been attributed to the important Romanian carpet-maker, Theodor Tuduc (1888-1893). Tuduc ran a prestigious workshop in the 19th century which specialised in the restoration and replication of antique rugs. This item, for instance, is one of a small group of carpets which were knotted after early Caucasian ‘dragon’ rugs. Tuduc's copies of antique rugs were so beautiful and accurate that they have become almost as collectable as the originals. The carpet field is knotted with beautiful stylised depictions of animals, birds and dragons, as well as fruit trees, flowers, and foliage. These designs have been rendered in red, orange, light blue, turquoise, navy, green, mustard yellow, and off-white. This field is set within a border, knotted with similarly colored foliate motifs against an off-white background. Literature: For early Caucasian dragon carpets...

An exquisite mid-19th century hand-embroidered Termeh Suzani textile from Kerman, one of Persia’s oldest and most culturally rich cities. This elegant piece, dating to circa 1850, is...

This exquisite 19th Century Persian Kerman Termeh Suzani is a rare and richly detailed example of traditional Persian textile artistry. Hand-embroidered in the mid-1800s in the his...

Susani, Uzbekistan, first half 19th. cent., Samarkand, wonderful silk embroidery in Basma and Tambour stitch. Dowry pieces like this were made on narrow stripes of hand-woven cotton ...

Fabulous antique 19th C. Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan embroidered with swaying floral branches and flowers. Museum quality collectible antique hand embroidered Islamic Art textile called Susani or Suzani. Very fine art work embroidered with silk thread in many shades of green were used (sacred color in Islam it is the color of Paradise), and shades of pink from light pink to red to fuchsia. The yarns are organic vegetable dyed. The piece was made in different pieces that were put together. This antique Islamic folk art piece was embroidered in the city of Bokhara, on the Silk Road. The uses are limitless however, they are often used as wall hangings, table covers, sofa cover throw, bed spreads and upholstery fabric. A similar Susani is on display at the Museum of Islamic Art in Shangri LA Doris Duke Home is Hawai. Suzani (embroidery) from the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, late 19th century, cotton with silk threads, Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. Condition: There were some repair on the piece. the piece is not lined, shows some wear. Please check pictures and video for more condition. Dimensions: 69 in. x 50 in. 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 harnesses...