VTG UZBEK SILK HAND EMBROIDERY SAMARKAND SHRUBS SUZANI

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VTG UZBEK SILK HAND EMBROIDERY SAMARKAND SHRUBS SUZANI HELLO AND WELCOME TO A NEW AUCTION! The present item is a vintage Uzbek silk handmade embroidery - suzani from Samarkand. The foundation of embroidery is cotton fabric. Embroidery is made in natural silk threads with couching stitch. The pattern of embroidery is composed of stylized bushes. Suzani - beautiful traditional silk handmade embroideries from Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries. It is called by other names too - keshte, kashta (in Uzbek), some people call them suzni. There are a lot of different types and patterns of suzanis - they vary by region; and even one region has different designs. Patterns of such embroideries have deep cultural roots which go back to pagan times. Such handmade articles were traditionally made by women as a part of their dowry. Uzbek traditional interior includes a lot of textiles, where walls, niches and chests were covered with amazing embroideries. SIZE: 84 x 61 inches. CONDITION: good, has a small repaired rip on the edge. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ITEMS HERE! PAYMENT AND SHIPPING : I ship worldwide. Shipping prices will depend on weight. Shipping price for this item is $34. I send items within three days after payment. Delivery usually takes 2 - 3 weeks. I ACCEPT PAY PAL. Please include your item number and shipping address read more