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Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'Palak' Suzani, Fully Embroidered, Outstanding, Circa 1890.
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Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'Palak' Suzani, Fully Embroidered, Outstanding, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 8ft 6in x 7ft 10in (260 x 240cm).

Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.

Circa 1890.

Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.

This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability.

The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch. Note the bright hue of cochineal red dye.

The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of colour run and old staining..

The suzani is ready for display.

Ref: T-0228.

Physical Dimensions
Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Palak Suzani to the 1890s.

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SA1137190
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T-0228
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Description
Size: 8ft 6in x 7ft 10in (260 x 240cm).

Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.

Circa 1890.

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Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding.
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They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.

fig 1. An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground.
fig 1. Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'Palak' Suzani, Fully Embroidered, Outstanding, Circa 1890.

This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability.

fig 2. An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground.
fig 2. Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'Palak' Suzani, Fully Embroidered, Outstanding, Circa 1890.

The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch. Note the bright hue of cochineal red dye.

The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of colour run and old staining..

The suzani is ready for display.

Ref: T-0228.

Height
260cm (102.36")
Width
240cm (94.49")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Palak Suzani to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1137190
Dealers Internal Ref
T-0228
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Archive I An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground.

Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'Palak' Suzani, Fully Embroidered, Outstanding, Circa 1890.

Archive II An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View II
Archive III An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View III
Archive IV An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View IV
Archive V An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View V
Archive VI An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View VI
Archive VII An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View IX
Archive X An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View X
Archive XI An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground. View XI
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An antique Uzbek Tashkent Palak suzani textile featuring large central circular solar motifs embroidered in yellow, cream, and red silk against a deep crimson ground.
ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'PALAK' SUZANI, FULLY EMBROIDERED, OUTSTANDING, CIRCA 1890.
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Originating in Uzbekistan, a Palak suzani is a hand-embroidered textile characterised by large circular motifs representing celestial bodies such as the moon or sun. Traditionally crafted by women for marriage dowries during the 19th century, Tashkent regional designs are recognized for their bold, medallion-centric compositions.

Antique suzanis are constructed from narrow strips of hand-loomed cotton or silk fabric stitched together prior to embroidery. The intricate motifs are worked using silk threads in couching and chain stitches, dyed with natural plant-based pigments.

Authentic period suzanis exhibit subtle variations in thread dye batches due to traditional hand-dyeing techniques, visible seam joins where narrow fabric panels align, and soft silk stitching. Natural variations in hand-drawn design layouts also indicate genuine period craftsmanship.

An antique suzani can be mounted on a frame or hung as a focal wall tapestry above a sideboard or sofa to introduce texture and colour. It can also be draped over modern upholstered furniture or placed at the foot of a bed to complement contemporary schemes.

Keep antique silk textiles away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fibre degradation and colour fading. Cleaning should be performed exclusively by specialist textile conservators, and acid-free backing materials should be used when mounting.
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