SUZ825 Vintage Uzbek Suzani Embroidery 146x184cm (4.9½ x 6.0½ft)

Vintage Red Suzani embroidery from Samarkand - an Uzbekistan textile from Central Asia. This needlepoint has been embroidered over a red cotton background and measures approximately 146x184cm (4.9½ x 6.0½ft) - we love the vibrant all over Zoroastrian sun motif design together with the colourful greens, yellows and fuchsia pink embroidery - this piece is unlined. Can be used as a table or partial bed cover, over the back of the sofa or as a wall hanging.  

Suzani means needlepoint in Farsi and the background fabric of these textiles is usually either cotton, velvet, silk or satin with silk embroidery. Minor tears can sometimes be present which is normal for these vintage older pieces (some of them have old Central Asian fabric backing). All of our Uzbekistan Suzanis are original older pieces ranging from approximately 20 to 70 years. Often pen is used as a marker for layout before embroidery starts and occasionally one can see some of the original pen outline which is normal for original pieces. Find out more about Suzanis here.