Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Suzani Textile to the 1910s.
Antique Uzbek 'nim' suzani, silk on a soft red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
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 example is of a small size known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a soft red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there is very slight fading to the cotton ground. The suzani has had the backing replaced with printed Russian cotton with a floral design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0313.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Suzani Textile to the 1910s.
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Antique Uzbek 'Nim' Suzani, Shshrisabz Region, Circa 1900/20.
