What is a suzani panel?

A suzani is an embroidered tribal textile from Central Asia, typically featuring large-scale botanical or architectural designs worked in vibrant silk threads. These panels were traditionally created as part of a bride's dowry and served as wall hangings or decorative covers within the home.

How do I care for antique silk?

Antique silk requires protection from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent the delicate fibres from degrading and losing their natural strength. Display these panels away from windows and glazed where possible, using archival mounting methods that avoid direct pressure on the fabric.

How old are these needleworks?

The available pieces span from the seventeenth century through to the early twentieth century, encompassing Stuart, Georgian and later Victorian periods. Each era brings distinct stitching styles, from early English band samplers to nineteenth-century regional Asian embroideries.

Where were these panels displayed?

Historical needleworks were mounted on walls as framed art, hung as textiles to insulate rooms, or used as decorative covers on furniture. Today, collectors typically frame them under glass or mount them on fabric-wrapped stretchers for display as wall art.