170 X 251cm Early Suzani Silk Embroidery

Name: 170 X 251cm Early Suzani Silk Embroidery
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA915904
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by James Cohen Antique Carpets

Description

A great Suzani is truly a joy to behold. The rising flowers in this one are widely varied and rainbow in colour, a real sparkler. Intensely dyed silks are tightly worked, close together in this labour of love- literally- for these gorgeous displays were made as dowries, and brought in to the marriage as a demonstration of the brides needlework skill and indicative of how well she might earn. Good embroidery was a source of wealth which could be bartered for things that were needed or sold for hard cash. The better the embroidery, the higher the value. Circa 1850 and patched in three places with some Shakarisabz embroidery- possibly even older and rarer.

5'6" x 8'2" price includes VAT @ 20%

Physical Dimensions

Height

251cm (98.82")

Width

170cm (66.93")

Declaration

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA915904

Dealers Notes

My lifelong passion is for the most beautiful handwoven, antique rugs, carpets and textiles made by mankind. Feel free to chat to me at any time, with any questions you may have about cleaning or repairs, sourcing a specific size or colour combination, I'm here to help.

Description

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Good embroidery was a source of wealth which could be bartered for things that were needed or sold for hard cash.

James Cohen Antique Carpets

The better the embroidery, the higher the value. Circa 1850 and patched in three places with some Shakarisabz embroidery- possibly even older and rarer.

5'6" x 8'2" price includes VAT @ 20%