Suzanis

Suzani late 19th century, used as a wedding cloth symbolizing a passage.

The shape of the arch represents the Mihrab in the Islamic religion. In religious architecture and textiles, it is a symbol of passage, suggesting not only the existence of the beyond, the divine, but also the possibility of surrounding it.

In symbolism, the young couple lie down together under divine protection on their first night. According to custom, the empty, unembroidered part was to show proof of the bride's virginity.

Suzani, second half of the 20th century - Big size

Suzani are silk embroideries made by uzbek women, most of the time for their wedding.

That one has a backside

Suzani, second half of the 20th century - Big size

Suzani are silk embroideries made by uzbek women, most of the time for their wedding.

That one has a backside

Suzani, second half of the 20th century - Original backside

Suzani are silk embroideries made by uzbek women, most of the time for their wedding.

Suzani, midd 20th century

Big size

Suzani, second half of the 20th century - Nice and unusual pattern and colors - Original backside

Suzani are silk embroideries made by uzbek women, most of the time for their wedding.

Suzani, midd 20th century

Silk embroidery on black velvet background. Could used as wall frieze or on a table

Suzani, midd 20th century

Silk embroidery on black velvet background. Could used as wall frieze or on a table

Suzani, midd 20th century

Very bright embroidery on a black velvet background damask.

Suzani, 2nd half of the 20th century

Very nice velvet black background and brightness colors

Suzani, Circa 1940

Very nice blue backgroung and very fine embroidery. Exceptional size