Mid 19th century, 160 x 104 cm, Central Asia, South West Uzbekistan

A Bokhara suzani in the nim format. The field displays a repeat of delicate golden stems bearing red side-view flowers, slender green leaves and several botehs. As is often the case in small-format suzani, the border consists of just one panel; in this item, it contains three different types of large blossom in top view or side view, surrounded by a lively undulating vine. Small circular and star-shaped blossoms as well as several irises have been incorporated into the design of the border. – Good condition, the back is a Russian cotton.