Description

Samarkand Suzani

Origin:
Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Dimensions:
260 x 185 cm

Age:
Second half 19th century

Estimate:
5,000.00 €

Samarkand Suzanis are easily distinguished by the large scale of their designs, their lively style of drawing and a specific colour scheme. In this example, the extra-wide border is striking; the actual field is small. – Several restored areas, small holes, stains. The embroidery has worn away in places.
Literature:
TSCHEPELEWEZKAJA, G. L. & SUCHAREWA, O. A., Susani Usbekistans. Hamburg 1991, no. 23