Suzani, Embroidered Wall hanging Southern Uzbekistan C19th
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A Suzani from the early to mid 19th century. Silk hand embroidered chainstitch on a narrow width, hand loomed cotton ground.
Pale terracotta ground with original striped cotton bound borders intact.
Made as a traditional dowry hanging by a young woman with a group of woman from her family, and then intended for use as a cover or a decorative tent hanging.
The suzani has undergone conservation by our studio and has been backed with a colour which is sensitive to the original piece.
Measurements: 102cm x 157cm