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Antique Uzbek 'Nim' Suzani, Possibly Lakai Work, Circa 1900/20.
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Antique Uzbek 'Nim' Suzani, Possibly Lakai Work, Circa 1900/20.

1900 - 1920
Description

Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 7in (140 x 110cm).

Antique Uzbek 'nim' suzani, silk on a soft light brown cotton ground.

Circa 1900/20.

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 example is of a small size known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a soft light brown cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder, possibly Lakai work. 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, the backing is cotton with a floral design.

The suzani is ready for display.

Ref: T-0318.

Physical Dimensions
Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Suzani Textile to the 1910s.

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SA1166540
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T-318
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Description
Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 7in (140 x 110cm).

Antique Uzbek 'nim' suzani, silk on a soft light brown cotton ground.

Circa 1900/20.

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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.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

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 Nim Suzani textile featuring hand-embroidered floral motifs and hooked borders in purple, yellow, and blue silk threads on a tan cotton ground.
fig 1. Antique Uzbek 'Nim' Suzani, Possibly Lakai Work, Circa 1900/20.

This example is of a small size known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a soft light brown cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder, possibly Lakai work. 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, the backing is cotton with a floral design.

The suzani is ready for display.

Ref: T-0318.

Height
140cm (55.12")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Antique Uzbek Suzani Textile to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166540
Dealers Internal Ref
T-318
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Archive I An antique Uzbek Nim Suzani textile featuring hand-embroidered floral motifs and hooked borders in purple, yellow, and blue silk threads on a tan cotton ground.

Antique Uzbek 'Nim' Suzani, Possibly Lakai Work, Circa 1900/20.

Archive II An antique Uzbek Nim Suzani textile featuring hand-embroidered floral motifs and hooked borders in purple, yellow, and blue silk threads on a tan cotton ground. View II
Archive III An antique Uzbek Nim Suzani textile featuring hand-embroidered floral motifs and hooked borders in purple, yellow, and blue silk threads on a tan cotton ground. View III
Archive IV An antique Uzbek Nim Suzani textile featuring hand-embroidered floral motifs and hooked borders in purple, yellow, and blue silk threads on a tan cotton ground. View IV
Archive V An antique Uzbek Nim Suzani textile featuring hand-embroidered floral motifs and hooked borders in purple, yellow, and blue silk threads on a tan cotton ground. View V
Archive VI An antique Uzbek Nim Suzani textile featuring hand-embroidered floral motifs and hooked borders in purple, yellow, and blue silk threads on a tan cotton ground. View VI
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A Suzani is a hand-embroidered textile panel originating from Central Asia, traditionally crafted by brides and their families as part of a marriage dowry. The word derives from the Persian word for needle, referencing the needlework techniques used to create intricate floral, solar, and tribal patterns.

Traditional Suzanis were embroidered on narrow strips of handwoven cotton or silk fabric, which were stitched together before or after embroidery. The decorative motifs were executed using silk threads in tambouring, chain stitch, or basma couching stitches.

Authentic pieces feature narrow structural panels sewn together, natural dye colour variations across threads, and hand-drawn outline marks beneath the stitching. Irregularities in execution and distinct regional motifs, such as Lakai hooked scrolls or Tashkent sun-discs, further indicate genuine handcrafting.

An embroidered Suzani works effectively mounted as framed wall art or hung directly from a brass rod above a bed or sideboard. It can also be draped over sofa backs or dining tables to add pattern, texture, and historical narrative to contemporary rooms.

Keep antique textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent silk fibre degradation and fading of dyes. Cleaning should be limited to gentle air dusting or professional conservation, avoiding wet washing or household chemical treatments.
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