{"product_id":"antique-hand-embroidered-suzani-wall-hanging-curtain-dowry-hanging-c20th-uzbekistan","title":"Antique Hand Embroidered Suzani Wall Hanging Curtain Dowry Hanging: C20th Uzbekistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large size traditional Uzbek Suzani, a distinctive style of hand-embroidered textile native to Uzbekistan and other Central Asian countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, circular motifs (often called gul or medallions) surrounded by scrolling black leaf patterns are highly characteristic of regional styles from Samarkand or Bukhara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circular patterns typically symbolize the sun or moon, representing life, fertility, and protection against bad spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, Suzanis were created by brides and their mothers as part of a wedding dowry. They are commonly used as decorative wall hangings, bedspreads (bolinpush), throws, or window coverings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also useful for upholstery as the dense areas of embroidery make the textile sturdy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr\u003e2.56m x 3.25m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eOverall age related darkening to background cotton, some small and easily repairable holes - we can do this work please ask.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57589108932981,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/2DB3ABA1-EFF9-48B2-BC0B-270AEDBFF486.jpg?v=1789810842","url":"https:\/\/hannahwhyman.co.uk\/products\/antique-hand-embroidered-suzani-wall-hanging-curtain-dowry-hanging-c20th-uzbekistan","provider":"Hannah Whyman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}