Suzanis

Suzani, midd 20th century

Highly decorative embroidery on a very lustrous velvet

Suzani, second half of the 20th century

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

The motifs on this suzani are absolutely charming, featuring depictions of birds that are rarely seen in this type of embroidery.

It will look great hanging on a wall or displayed on a table.

Suzani, Circa 1940

Suzanis are silk embroideries made by Uzbek women, often for their weddings.

The design of this suzani is exceptional and very powerful and the backside is antique fabrics.

Its dimensions are perfect for covering a bed.

Suzani, Circa 1930

Suzanis are silk embroideries made by Uzbek women, often for their weddings.

The background color of this suzani is unusual. The design and embroidery are exceptionally delicate and the backside in antique fabrics.

Suzani, Mid 20th from Central Asia

The pattern on this suzani is very decorative, with a beautiful border and a very nice backside in antique fabrics.

Its size is perfect for draping over a bed.

Suzani, Mid 20th from Central Asia

The pattern on this suzani is very original, and the colors are unusual. It has a very nice backside in antique fabrics.

Its size is perfect for draping over a bed.

Suzani, second half of the 20th century

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

This embroidery will look perfect on a table or as a headboard.

Suzani late 19th century,

Used as a wedding cloth symbolizing a passage.These large suzanis, known as door curtains, were once hung at the entrance to houses in Uzbekistan. They served as curtains, protection from dust and sunlight, and also as decorations to welcome visitors.

Like many Central Asian textiles, they were part of a bride's trousseau. Hand-embroidered by several women in the family, they accompanied the start of a new life and symbolized protection, prosperity, and fertility.

The large central space corresponds to the opening of the door, while the sunburst rosettes and plant scrolls surrounding it evoke vitality and abundance.
More than just a textile, these suzanis were a way of embellishing everyday life and transforming the threshold of the home into a veritable work of art.