How do I hang a textile panel safely?

Heavy panels benefit from professional mounting behind glass to protect fragile silk and wool fibres from dust and atmospheric moisture. Lighter pieces require specialist archival framing methods that prevent direct contact between the textile and the glass. Position wall hangings away from direct sunlight to prevent natural dyes from fading over time. Ensure weight is distributed evenly across the frame rather than suspended from a single central point.

What is the difference between a Suzani and English crewelwork?

Suzanis originate from Central Asia and typically feature large-scale circular floral medallions worked in vibrant silk thread on cotton or linen grounds. They were traditionally created as dowry textiles. English crewelwork relies on wool yarn stitched onto heavy linen twill, featuring scrolling floral vines and motifs rooted in seventeenth and eighteenth-century domestic decorative arts.

How are different periods identified?

Dating relies upon examining the materials, ground cloths, dye colours and stitch structures characteristic of specific eras. Eighteenth-century needlework often displays distinct canvas work or fine silk petit point techniques. Nineteenth-century examples frequently incorporate machine-woven cottons or distinct synthetic undertones in later Victorian pieces, while Central Asian fragments reveal regional dye palettes tied to specific decades.

Were these panels always framed?

Many textile panels served alternative domestic purposes before entering the art market. Central Asian Suzanis functioned as wall hangings, bed covers or ceremonial hangings within nomadic and urban households. English needlework pictures and samplers were frequently framed closer to their creation date to adorn parlour walls, while others were incorporated directly into wooden fire screens and furniture.

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A floral embroidery panel brings centuries of hand-stitched botanical art into a room, offering rich texture and historic colour through framed pictures, wall hangings and screens.

Antique Indian Embroidery on Velvet, 2.23m X 1.12m

19th century

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Antique Indian Embroidery on Velvet, 2.23m X 1.12m

From Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

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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

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A Fantastic Silk Panel Hand Embroidered to the Highest Standard

19th century

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A Fantastic Silk Panel Hand Embroidered to the Highest Standard

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Regency Mahogany Fire Screen with Embroidery Within the Panel

19th century

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Regency Mahogany Fire Screen with Embroidery Within the Panel

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Regency Mahogany Fire Screen with Embroidery Within the Panel

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