Posted on 2008-05-01 13:47:57 Small suzani. Uzbekistan, early 19th century. Three joined cotton panels embroidered with beautifully shaded silk into a grid design of enclosed four leaf salmon and mauve flowers. Narrow border of meandering vine with blue flowers.
The embroidery done with couching stitch and chain stitch. 33" x 34". Silk on cotton. Small stains to ground as shown, otherwise good condition. Backing of later period.
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