Antique Uzbeck Bokhara 'Nim' Suzani, Superb Colour and Condition, Circa 1850.

Name: Antique Uzbeck Bokhara 'Nim' Suzani, Superb Colour and Condition, Circa 1850.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA930433
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 9in (167 x 115cm).

Antique Uzbek Bokhara 'nim' suzani.

Circa 1850.

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 small example is known as a 'nim' suzani, which translated means half size. It is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured flowers entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in three strips.

The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton backing printed with a paisley design.

The suzani is ready for display.

Ref: H-440.

Physical Dimensions

Height

167cm (65.75")

Width

115cm (45.28")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA930433

Dealers Internal Reference

H-440

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Description

Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 9in (167 x 115cm).

Antique Uzbek Bokhara 'nim' suzani.

Circa 1850.

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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. ANTIQUE UZBECK BOKHARA 'NIM' SUZANI, SUPERB COLOUR AND CONDITION, CIRCA 1850. — fig 1. Antique Uzbeck Bokhara 'Nim' Suzani, Superb Colour and Condition, Circa 1850.

This small example is known as a 'nim' suzani, which translated means half size. It is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured flowers entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in three strips.

The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton backing printed with a paisley design.

The suzani is ready for display.

Ref: H-440.