Description

Bokhara Suzani

Origin:
Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Dimensions:
266 x 197 cm

Age:
Second half 19th century

Estimate:
2,400.00 €

A large Bokhara Suzani of the ruijo type – a ceremonial bedspread for the wedding night. The plain centre has been cut out, probably because the embroidery was destined for use as a door surround. The upper horizontal panel and lateral “arms” are decorated with large circular and fan-shaped blossoms encircled by green vines. – Good condition.

Literature:
LINDAHL, DAVID & KNORR, THOMAS, Uzbek. The textiles and life of the nomadic and sedentary Uzbek tribes of Central-Asia. Lörrach-Tüllingen 1975, pl. 19