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.

New, hand-embroidered Suzani.

Silk on silk, cotton lining.

Suzani, second half of the 20th century

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, from Central Asia

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

This one has a fairly simple pattern and 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 - Big size

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

That one has a backside

Suzani from the Tashkent region, late 19th century.

Embroidery also called palak (sky), very characteristic of this region with its large dark red circles, surrounded by a dark blue crenellated pattern.

Silk on cotton

Suzani portiere, 1st half of the 20th century

Hand-embroidered, silk on silk

Suzani, Mid 20th from Central Asia

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

Big size - lined

Suzani, second half of the 20th century, from Central Asia

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

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, dated 1959

Fine embroidery on a black background, with interesting pattern witness of the Soviet days. Nice antique backside

Suzani, midd 20th century

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

Suzani, midd 20th century

New suzani, very fine hand-broidered, with silk, background silk and cotton. Very nice backside.

New suzani, very fine hand-broidered, with silk, background silk and cotton. Very nice backside.

Suzani, midd 20th century

Very bright embroidery on a bright black velvet background - Very nice for a table runner or like a frieze

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 silk green backround. Very fine and light embroidery

Suzani, Circa 1940

Very nice blue backgroung and very fine embroidery. Exceptional size