Fine Silk Embroidered Suzani, Uzbekistan Circa 1850, 2.33m X 1.77m

Name: Fine Silk Embroidered Suzani, Uzbekistan Circa 1850, 2.33m X 1.77m
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA926458
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Description

'Suzani' translates to English as 'needlework' and is the term used to describe the wonderful art of silk embroidery from Uzbekistan. Often produced as dowry gifts, suzanis had a meaning well beyond their decorative appeal. They were a reflection of the bride's qualities, and a statement of the esteem in which she held her future husband and his family. There were several centres around Uzbekistan which produced suzanis in the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the most recognizable is Nurata as their designs were often decorated with large shrubs that emanate from the corners of the field as is the case with this truly beautiful suzani. The design is very well balanced in the field with the classic Nurata design of shrubs emanating from the corners to the centre. The borders are elegant and give a nice sense of movement with lots of variety in the leaves and flowers. The colours are pale and delicate which gives a very light impression. Note also that the outlines of the ornaments are drawn in a lovely gold silk rather than in brown or black. This is a delightful suzani which would work beautifully as a hanging or cover in many traditional or contemporary settings.

Physical Dimensions

Height

233cm (91.73")

Width

177cm (69.69")

Declaration

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA926458

Dealers Internal Reference

JR779

Dealers Notes

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They were a reflection of the bride's qualities, and a statement of the esteem in which she held her future husband and his family.

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

There were several centres around Uzbekistan which produced suzanis in the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the most recognizable is Nurata as their designs were often decorated with large shrubs that emanate from the corners of the field as is the case with this truly beautiful suzani. The design is very well balanced in the field with the classic Nurata design of shrubs emanating from the corners to the centre. The borders are elegant and give a nice sense of movement with lots of variety in the leaves and flowers. The colours are pale and delicate which gives a very light impression. Note also that the outlines of the ornaments are drawn in a lovely gold silk rather than in brown or black. This is a delightful suzani which would work beautifully as a hanging or cover in many traditional or contemporary settings.