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168 X 210cm Antique Suzani Embroidery
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168 X 210cm Antique Suzani Embroidery

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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This beautiful embroidery from Uzbekistan has a strong Moghul feel in the winey-red and the small flowering sprigs dispersed over the field. A small field of carnations..? With the smaller,light blue flowers and the green leaves it is terribly pretty, despite some uneven discolouration to the ground. Priced accordingly.

5'6" x 6'11"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Suzani Textile Embroidery to the 1880s.

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Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
168cm (66.14")
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SA1187572
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This beautiful embroidery from Uzbekistan has a strong Moghul feel in the winey-red and the small flowering sprigs dispersed over the field. A small field of carnations..
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? With the smaller,light blue flowers and the green leaves it is terribly pretty, despite some uneven discolouration to the ground.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

Priced accordingly.

5'6" x 6'11"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Suzani Textile Embroidery to the 1880s.

Height
210cm (82.68")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1187572
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

168 X 210cm Antique Suzani Embroidery

Archive II A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View II
Archive III A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View III
Archive IV A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View IV
Archive V A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View V
Archive VI A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View VIII
Archive IX A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View IX
Archive X A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border. View X
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A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border.
168 x 210cm Antique Suzani Embroidery
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A rectangular beige cotton textile decorated with hand-embroidered crimson and blue floral motifs arranged in vertical repeats within a matching floral border.
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  • ObjectTextiles & Needlework
  • Period19th century
  • StyleCentral Asian
  • MaterialCotton, Silk thread
  • ColourBeige and Crimson
  • MotifsFloral sprigs, Vine border, Chain stitch embroidery, Vertical repeats
  • SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 168 cm (66 in)

Originating from Uzbekistan, this antique Central Asian suzani textile dates to 1880 and displays a distinctly Moghul-influenced aesthetic. The piece comprises a beige cotton ground embellished with hand-embroidered silk thread in crimson, light blue and green. The design incorporates vertical repeats of small floral sprigs across the field, complemented by a vine border containing similar botanical motifs executed in chain stitch embroidery. Uneven discolouration is present across the ground, showing clear signs of age and historical use. Measuring 210 cm high and 168 cm wide, the rectangular textile provides substantial coverage for interior display. In a contemporary home, textiles of this nature suit placement above the bed as a decorative wall hanging, bringing warmth and historical texture to a bedroom or living space. The piece functions effectively within a Glastonbury Boho scheme, adding global character and traditional needlework craftsmanship to interior walls. The muted beige ground pairs easily with neutral or earthy tones, while the winey-red and blue floral elements introduce subtle colour without overwhelming surrounding furnishings.

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A Suzani is a hand-embroidered decorative textile traditionally created in Central Asian regions such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Derived from the Persian word for needle, these panels were historically crafted by brides and their families as part of a dowry to symbolise prosperity and union.

Suzanis are typically constructed from narrow strips of hand-spun cotton or linen fabric stitched together prior to embroidery. The intricate motifs are worked in silk or wool threads using primary needlework techniques such as chain stitch, couching stitch, and buttonhole stitch.

Authentic antique Suzanis display hand-drawn foundation lines on the base fabric, slight misalignment of patterns where joined narrow strips meet, and natural dye variations across the silk threads. Modern synthetic reproductions usually feature uniform colours, machine stitching, and single-piece backings.

An antique Suzani can be mounted onto fabric frames and displayed as statement wall art above a headboard or sofa. Large embroidered panels can also be draped across upholstered seating or used as decorative bed covers to introduce color and historic pattern.

To preserve delicate silk and cotton fibres, antique embroideries must be kept out of direct sunlight and high-humidity areas. Cleaning should only be undertaken by a professional textile conservator, and mounting should utilise acid-free backing materials.
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