**Originally Listed At $150**

Central Asia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan or Kazakhstan, ca. early 20th century CE. A large and impressive, hand embroidered Suzani textile of a classic symmetrical floral/pomegranate design, comprised of blue, yellow, purple, brown, white, and green cotton threads upon a red cloth ground with a decorative border comprised of interweaving sinuous rows of white stitches on a black trim. Six fabric loops for attachment. Size: 41.5" L x 59.5" W (105.4 cm x 151.1 cm)

Traditionally Suzanis were created by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry to be presented to their groom on the wedding day as an esteemed token of devotion to their betrothed. The word Suzani is derived from the Persian "Suzan" which translates as needle. The fine art of creating such textiles is known as "Suzandozi" or needlework. According to scholars, the oldest surviving Suzanis extend to the late 18th and early 19th centuries; however, they were most likely initially created long before. The early 15th century writings of one Ruy Gonzáles de Clavijo, the Castillian ambassador to the court of Timur (Tamerlane), includes detailed descriptions of embroideries that scholars believe to be forerunners of Suzani textiles.

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection

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Textile is comprised of two large panels of red fabric. Two small areas of loss. Some stains and discoloration as shown. Normal areas of fading. Interestingly, the pattern seems to have been drawn on the red fabric to serve as a guideline, and some of these marks remain visible on the piece.