How do I care for a silk rug?

Silk textiles require gentle professional cleaning and protection from direct sunlight to preserve the delicate fibres and dyes. Regular light vacuuming without a beater bar helps maintain the surface without damaging the weave or embroidery.

Where were suzanis made?

Suzanis originate primarily from Central Asian regions including Uzbekistan, with historic pieces associated with towns like Bukhara and Samarkand. Families created these large embroidered panels for dowries and domestic decoration.

Sabra fibre, often called cactus silk, is a vegetable silk extracted from the leaves of agave succulents found in North Africa. It provides a lustrous texture utilised in traditional Moroccan kilims and flatweave textiles.

Are these pieces purely decorative?

While many embroidered suzanis and wall hangings serve as decorative textiles, pieces with denser pile construction function well as floor coverings. Placement depends on the physical robustness of the specific weave and its foundation materials.