How were antique embroidered bedspreads used originally?

These textiles served primarily as ceremonial bed covers and dowry items in Central Asian households, displayed on special occasions or hung upon interior walls. British linen coverlets similarly provided practical warmth and decorative layering for beds in eighteenth-century homes.

Can I use an antique suzani on a bed?

Many buyers place these textiles across the foot of a bed or utilise them as decorative throws in low-traffic rooms. Due to the delicate nature of nineteenth-century silk threads, gentle handling ensures the embroidery remains protected from excessive friction.

How do I hang a textile on the wall?

Mounting is best achieved by attaching a non-damaging sleeve to the reverse and supporting the weight evenly along a concealed wooden batten. Avoid using direct nails or clips that pinch the historic cotton and silk fabrics.

What is the difference between a suzani and a coverlet?

A suzani is a Central Asian embroidered panel typically worked in brightly coloured silk thread on a cotton or adras ground. A coverlet is a western quilted or embroidered bed cover, often found in plain linen during the eighteenth century.

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An antique embroidered bedspread brings tactile warmth and historic pattern to a room through centuries of hand-stitched needlework.

Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'Bolim Posh' Suzani, Superb Colour and Condition, Circa 1890.

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Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'Bolim Posh' Suzani, Superb Colour and Condition, Circa 1890.

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Silk Embroidered Suzani, 2.70m X 1.60m

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Magnificent Uratube Suzani, 2.34m X 1.94m, Uzbekistan Circa 1850

19th century

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Magnificent Uratube Suzani, 2.34m X 1.94m, Uzbekistan Circa 1850

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Fine Bokhara Suzani, Circa 1850, 2.25m X 1.65m

19th century

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Fine Bokhara Suzani, Circa 1850, 2.25m X 1.65m

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Silk Embroidered Suzani, Samarkand, Circa 1860, 2.25m X 1.95m

19th century

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Silk Embroidered Suzani, Samarkand, Circa 1860, 2.25m X 1.95m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

£5,750

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Antique Embroidered Bedspread

Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'Bolim Posh' Suzani, Superb Colour and Condition, Circa 1890.

Silk Embroidered Suzani, 2.70m X 1.60m

Magnificent Uratube Suzani, 2.34m X 1.94m, Uzbekistan Circa 1850

Fine Bokhara Suzani, Circa 1850, 2.25m X 1.65m

Silk Embroidered Suzani, Samarkand, Circa 1860, 2.25m X 1.95m

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