Description

Bokhara Suzani

Origin:
Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Dimensions:
294 x 163 cm

Age:
Mid 19th century

Estimate:
12,000.00 €

The field is covered in a dense diamond lattice design of green serrated leaves enclosing large circular and fan-shaped blossoms in poppy red, cochineal and orange. Two compartments at the upper and lower ends depict highly detailed vases containing flowering twigs. In the main border, circular and fan-shaped blossoms are surrounded by spiralling, lively green leaves. This magnificent Bokhara Suzani displays an impressive quality of craftsmanship and intense, brilliant colours. It is from the collection of the late American textile expert Mary Hunt Kahlenberg. – Several small holes and torn sections, a number of stains. Otherwise in good condition. The sides have been backed with ikat fabric.