TRADITIONAL UZBEK SILK HAND-EMBROIDERY SUZANI

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TRADITIONAL UZBEK SILK HAND-EMBROIDERY SUZANI Search The term Suzani means "needlework"--specifically, the exquisite silk thread embroidery panels made by Uzbek women. Traditionally this embroidery work began at the birth of a daughter and continued, with the help of family and friends, until the bride's dowry was complete. As the Soviet era ended and Westerners discovered Central Asian folk arts, the price of old suzanis escalated. East_treasures offers you old suzani, affordably priced and in beautiful condition. Our suzani are genuine folk art, stitched by hand in the traditional manner. Once used as coverlets for the bridal bed, these gorgeous textiles can bring color and texture to any environ. Suzani make delightful wall hangings, bedspreads, furniture throws, pillows, or even tablecloths. LOT Suzani, hand-made embroidery ORIGIN Uzbekistan CIRCA 1970's MATERIALS silk 100% on cotton 100% CONDITION very good SIZE 117 - 96 in (298-246 cm) Offered here is very impressive Uzbek Suzani. Composition consists of the large blooming medallions. Southern suzanis are much closer to the traditional nomad designs of the Kyrgyz and Uzbeks, who in pre-Islamic times worshiped the sun, the moon and the stars. These are bold designs, with an archaic symbolism centered on a circular motif, whose exact meaning is debated by specialists: read more

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