UZBEK VINTAGE LARGE COTTON HANDMADE EMBROIDERY - SAMARK

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UZBEK� VINTAGE LARGE COTTON HANDMADE EMBROIDERY -� SAMARKAND� SUZANI Search We would like to present you the most impressing part of Uzbek handmade embroideries - Suzani. This name of the exquisite silk mural embroideries comes from Persian "Sozan" which means "a needle". Uzbek Silk Handmade Suzanis give us an opportunity to have a great insight into the old culture and tradition of this land. Such works of art were prepared and used for ceremonial events like wedding, fittings for horses and horsemen, and the general embellishment of reception areas. 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. The patterns of Suzanis are an expression of women's mood and fantasies; and not only that...Most of all, Suzanis are the last exponents of an age-old tradition which draw our attention by its mystery and beauty. This large vintage item is Uzbek pure cotton handmade embroidery - Samarkand Suzani. The embroidery was made in the the second half of the 20th century. This large Suzani was used to decorate high walls in big house of a prosperous Samarkand family. The foundation of the handmade embroidery is a cotton fabric as well. This item has traditional marvelous Samarkand design. The pattern of embroidery is composed of the read more

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