Suzani, hand embroidery ORIGIN Bukhara MATERIALS organic silk dyed naturally on hand loomed, very smooth and mild; colors will not run CONDITION excellent. New. Never used LARGE SIZE 83- 74 in (211-188 cm). The emroidery of Bukhara is among the most interesting in Central Asia. Works of art of this kind stand out and create a school of popular applied art - a school which all creators of things of beauty have striven to complete with and which should be an example for them in future. Offered here is Bukhara Suzani, fully silk hand-embroidered with very accurate stitches. This hand-embroidery needs tremendous energy and very long time to make! The embroidery made with the tambour technique - "yurma". It is the most difficult, complex and unique kind of hand-embroidery, needed a tambour-frame and a special device called "bigiz" or "daraush" - a hook. Usually such chain-stitch was used only for making the outlines of patterns, because of needed too much time to make. Such technique could be used by limited amount of embroideresses. All stitches and ornaments look absolutely perfect. The chain-stitch is used to create ornamental designs across the entire surface of the article. The chain-stitch moves in directions that either follow the shapes of the design or divide it into individual sections, varying and diversifying the design with delicate internal ornamentation, imparting a lively interplay or light to the silk, and causing each color to modulate into two or three different yet perfectly harmonious shades. The chain-stitch winds around the outlines of the design, then moves gradually to the inside until the entire design (from outside edge to very middle) is filled with embroidery stitches. The transitions of light in the silk give the embroidery a beautiful texture, which can be comparable with the light shining on the jewels. The luxurious composition consists of the central field and the border. The main motif here is unusual floral net. The plant stems and shrubs, brittle and tender, with numerous little flowers, buds and leaves, wind so closely and freely round the main ornamental patterns, that looking at this picture you involuntarily believe in its reality, and almost expect to hear the singing of birds and smell the aroma of live flowers. The embroidery with the very good color combination produces a very relaxing, rejoicing effect on eyes. It is full of positive energy. Thank you !!!

Very large Uzbek-Ottoman silk embroidered Suzani. It has a pattern typical for old Ottoman Turkish embroidery. The significant feature of this item is that there's very small empty space. It is almost entirely filled with beautiful embroidery. The whole field of the article is filled with colourful blooming bushes where the big various elvish flowers with winding branches complete this beautiful Suzani. The item impress by its wonderful bright colors, perfect handwork. The background of the embroidery is natural silk fabric, the embroidery is made of pure organic silk threads. This Suzani makes delightful wall hanging, bedspread, furniture throw, or even tablecloth! Stitching: chain. Size: 96 x 117 in (243.8 x 297 cm) Age: 1990's. Just imagine, who can make such a large, quality and hand stitched piece at present days!!! Condition: excellent, clean and never used!

Here air is full of thoughts of strings, Lines, breathe of songs And glaring silk in swirls... Offered here is a Suzani used for a wall decoration. This type of embroidery is very tight and delicate. It is made in legendary Bukhara. Hand-embroidery with natural silk threads on hand-made natural silk "atlas" foundation. It is very smooth and mild, FULL OF POSITIVE ENERGY! Natural dyes. Natural silk. Size: 61x82 in (155x208 cm). Condition: Excellent, new. Never used Great skill and talent of Uzbek needle workers found its expression in this work. Uzbekistan is an ancient and exciting land. Here one can see mountains supporting the blue sky, alpine meadows with grass and high flowers, waterless ohra sands warmed by the sun, multicolor lakes, gardens full of fruit trees, green valleys with carpets of poppies. Here is a lot of clay, building stone, precious metals, mulberry trees, cotton, fur animals. Since earliest times people worked on ceramics, stone and tree carving, manufactured cotton cloths and breath-taking silks, embroidery, jewelry production, and produced felt carpets. Especial Uzbek silk embroidery is widely known. It leaves unforgettable impressions of a holiday, brightness, life-loving. It creates a unique feeling of joy. Thank you!

Here air is full of thoughts of strings, Lines, breathe of songs And glaring silk in swirls... Offered here is a stunning Suzani. This type of embroidery is very tight and delicate. It is made in legendary Bukhara. Hand-embroidery with natural silk threads on hand-made natural silk "atlas" foundation. It is very smooth and mild, FULL OF POSITIVE ENERGY! Natural dyes. Natural silk. Size: 127x99 in (322x251 cm). Condition: Excellent. New. Never used Great skill and talent of Uzbek needle workers found its expression in this work. Uzbekistan is an ancient and exciting land. Here one can see mountains supporting the blue sky, alpine meadows with grass and high flowers, waterless ohra sands warmed by the sun, multicolor lakes, gardens full of fruit trees, green valleys with carpets of poppies. Here is a lot of clay, building stone, precious metals, mulberry trees, cotton, fur animals. Since earliest times people worked on ceramics, stone and tree carving, manufactured cotton cloths and breath-taking silks, embroidery, jewelry production, and produced felt carpets. Especial Uzbek silk embroidery is widely known. It leaves unforgettable impressions of a holiday, brightness, life-loving. It creates a unique feeling of joy. Thank you!

Hello, I invite you on a trip. You can open a whole world of a far oriental country in the heart of Asia. Household objects, clothes, textile, decorations tell a story better than any guide! This is traditional Uzbekistan dress. Made in 1960's MATERIALS real natural silk IKAT atlas of the high quality (not printed silk or rayon) CONDITION excellent SIZE length-40 in, chest-50 in, from one sleeve to another-57 in. Such design was very popular in 1960-80' in late soviet epouch. In Central Asian hot climite it is the best for summer because of its oily, light, cool tissue. Ikat is one of the most interesting part of Central Asian Applied Arts and the most prestigious and beautiful fabric. It is also known in Persian as 'abr' for 'cloud', in Turkic as 'ipekshahi', in Arabic as 'asab', in Hindi as 'patola'. Like a cloud Uzbek Ikats display a great variety of patterns, may be composed of several combinations of materials and may be woven in both simple and complex structures. The single features shared by all of these extraordinary textiles is the complex dyeing process which is undertaken before the individual elements are arranged upon the loom. All ikat cloths have either their warps, their wefts, or, in rare cases, both warps and wefts dyed only in selective areas and only before those threads have been placed before the loom. The process of preventing the dyes from penetrating the entire warp or weft is known as 'reserving' or 'resist dye' and this produces the essential characteristics of ikat cloth. At the points where the reserved undyed areas meet the dyed sections, carefully controlled amounts of color merge with one another, randomly creating subtle, slightly blurred patterns. This dyeing technique ensures that each abr (cloud) is unique, and it is this aesthetic quality which suggests an analogy with clouds. Thank you !!!

Offered here is a pair of Uzbek-Lakai pendants for a yurt. The items came from the Southern Uzbekistan. Circa: 1950's. The pattern of the emroidery is composed of the symbolical mysterious Lakai motifs. This piece is decorated with hand-knitted silk fringe and bright twisted tassels. I do not know anyone who can make such tassels now! The pendant with outstanding Lakai design is a wonderful demonstration of superior craftsmanship of Uzbek-Lakai embroideries. There is so much detail in the design that adds to the sophistication of the piece. The colors are very rich and extremely and carefully selected. Size: 2.5-28 in (6.3x71 cm) each Organic silk 100% on organic cotton 100%. Excellent condition. Thank you for your time and interest.

Very beautiful silk-cotton chemise. Made of silk and cotton. Colors will not run or fade because of the high quality dyes. It is very light. Will fit for hot summer. The condition is excellent, never used. Size: length-36 in, chest-45 in, from the end of one sleeve up to another-60 in. length-91,5 cm, chest-114 cm, from the end of one sleeve up to another-152,5 cm.

Hello, I invite you on a trip. You can open a whole world of a far oriental country in the heart of Asia. Household objects, clothes, textile, decorations tell a story better than any guide! This is traditional Uzbekistan dress. Made in 1960's MATERIALS real natural silk atlas of the high quality CONDITION excellent SIZE length-38 in, chest-50 in, from one sleeve to another-54 in. Such design was very popular in 1960-80' in late soviet epouch. In Central Asian hot climite it is the best for summer because of its oily, light, cool tissue. Ikat is one of the most interesting part of Central Asian Applied Arts and the most prestigious and beautiful fabric. It is also known in Persian as 'abr' for 'cloud', in Turkic as 'ipekshahi', in Arabic as 'asab', in Hindi as 'patola'. Like a cloud Uzbek Ikats display a great variety of patterns, may be composed of several combinations of materials and may be woven in both simple and complex structures. The single features shared by all of these extraordinary textiles is the complex dyeing process which is undertaken before the individual elements are arranged upon the loom. All ikat cloths have either their warps, their wefts, or, in rare cases, both warps and wefts dyed only in selective areas and only before those threads have been placed before the loom. The process of preventing the dyes from penetrating the entire warp or weft is known as 'reserving' or 'resist dye' and this produces the essential characteristics of ikat cloth. At the points where the reserved undyed areas meet the dyed sections, carefully controlled amounts of color merge with one another, randomly creating subtle, slightly blurred patterns. This dyeing technique ensures that each abr (cloud) is unique, and it is this aesthetic quality which suggests an analogy with clouds. Thank you !!!

Uzbek very nice traditional pillow case with zipper. Decorated with silk handmade embroidery suzani. The base of embroidery is natural silk. Size: 23 x 24 in/58.4 x 60.9 in. Excellent condition, never used. Weight: 0.230 kg. High quality. Bring color, comfort and texture to your home with the beautiful pillow case. Thank you

Offered here is an Uzbek-Lakai pendant for a yurt. The items came from the Southern Uzbekistan. Circa: 1950's. The pattern of the emroidery is composed of the symbolical mysterious Lakai motifs. This piece is decorated with hand-knitted silk fringe and bright twisted tassels. I do not know anyone who can make such tassels now! The pendant with outstanding Lakai design is a wonderful demonstration of superior craftsmanship of Uzbek-Lakai embroideries. There is so much detail in the design that adds to the sophistication of the piece. The colors are very rich and extremely and carefully selected. Size: 5.4-30 in Organic silk 100% on organic cotton 100%. Excellent condition. Thank you for your time and interest.

HELLO AND WELCOME! I'm offering this nice Christmas stocking. It is fully embroidered with natural silk threads on velvet. Cotton lining. It is in the excellent condition, never used, will arrive from a smoke free environment. Condition: 12 x 16 in/30 x 40 cm.

Offered here is an Uzbek-Lakai pendant for a yurt. The items came from the Southern Uzbekistan. Circa: 1950's. The pattern of the emroidery is composed of the symbolical mysterious Lakai motifs. This piece is decorated with hand-knitted silk fringe and bright twisted tassels. I do not know anyone who can make such tassels now! The pendant with outstanding Lakai design is a wonderful demonstration of superior craftsmanship of Uzbek-Lakai embroideries. There is so much detail in the design that adds to the sophistication of the piece. The colors are very rich and extremely and carefully selected. Size: 5.4-30 in Organic silk 100% on organic cotton 100%. Excellent condition. Thank you for your time and interest.

HELLO AND WELCOME! I'm offering this nice Christmas stocking. It is fully embroidered with natural silk threads on velvet. Cotton lining. It is in the excellent condition, never used, will arrive from a smoke free environment. Condition: 12 x 16 in/30 x 40 cm.

TUNIC DRESS "KUYLAK" ORIGIN Uzbekistan CIRCA 1960's MATERIALS real natural silk IKAT atlas of the high quality (not printed silk or rayon) CONDITION very good SIZE length-43 in, chest-50 in, from one sleeve to another-30 in. Ikat is one of the most interesting part of Central Asian Applied Arts and the most prestigious and beautiful fabric. It is also known in Persian as 'abr' for 'cloud', in Turkic as 'ipekshahi', in Arabic as 'asab', in Hindi as 'patola'. Like a cloud Uzbek Ikats display a great variety of patterns, may be composed of several combinations of materials and may be woven in both simple and complex structures. The single features shared by all of these extraordinary textiles is the complex dyeing process which is undertaken before the individual elements are arranged upon the loom. All ikat cloths have either their warps, their wefts, or, in rare cases, both warps and wefts dyed only in selective areas and only before those threads have been placed before the loom. The process of preventing the dyes from penetrating the entire warp or weft is known as 'reserving' or 'resist dye' and this produces the essential characteristics of ikat cloth. At the points where the reserved undyed areas meet the dyed sections, carefully controlled amounts of color merge with one another, randomly creating subtle, slightly blurred patterns. This dyeing technique ensures that each abr (cloud) is unique, and it is this aesthetic quality which suggests an analogy with clouds.

Hello, I invite you on a trip. You can open a whole world of a far oriental country in the heart of Asia. Household objects, clothes, textile, decorations tell a story better than any guide! This is traditional Uzbekistan dress. Made in 1960's MATERIALS real natural silk IKAT atlas of the high quality (not printed silk or rayon) CONDITION excellent SIZE length-40 in, chest-49 in, from one sleeve to another-57 in. Such design was very popular in 1960-80' in late soviet epouch. In Central Asian hot climite it is the best for summer because of its oily, light, cool tissue. Ikat is one of the most interesting part of Central Asian Applied Arts and the most prestigious and beautiful fabric. It is also known in Persian as 'abr' for 'cloud', in Turkic as 'ipekshahi', in Arabic as 'asab', in Hindi as 'patola'. Like a cloud Uzbek Ikats display a great variety of patterns, may be composed of several combinations of materials and may be woven in both simple and complex structures. The single features shared by all of these extraordinary textiles is the complex dyeing process which is undertaken before the individual elements are arranged upon the loom. All ikat cloths have either their warps, their wefts, or, in rare cases, both warps and wefts dyed only in selective areas and only before those threads have been placed before the loom. The process of preventing the dyes from penetrating the entire warp or weft is known as 'reserving' or 'resist dye' and this produces the essential characteristics of ikat cloth. At the points where the reserved undyed areas meet the dyed sections, carefully controlled amounts of color merge with one another, randomly creating subtle, slightly blurred patterns. This dyeing technique ensures that each abr (cloud) is unique, and it is this aesthetic quality which suggests an analogy with clouds. Thank you !!!

Natural cotton pillow case. Made of high quality Uzbek hand woven ikat. Size: 19 x 26 in/48 x 66 cm. Condition: excellent. My decorative cushion collection can fully change atmosphere of home. It’ll fill your environment with warm & coziness making stylish and exquisite decor.

Hello, I invite you on a trip. You can open a whole world of a far oriental country in the heart of Asia. Household objects, clothes, textile, decorations tell a story better than any guide! This is traditional Uzbekistan dress. Made in 1960's MATERIALS real natural silk IKAT atlas of the high quality (not printed silk or rayon) CONDITION excellent SIZE length-42 in, chest-48 in, from one sleeve to another-54 in. Such design was very popular in 1960-80' in late soviet epouch. In Central Asian hot climite it is the best for summer because of its oily, light, cool tissue. Ikat is one of the most interesting part of Central Asian Applied Arts and the most prestigious and beautiful fabric. It is also known in Persian as 'abr' for 'cloud', in Turkic as 'ipekshahi', in Arabic as 'asab', in Hindi as 'patola'. Like a cloud Uzbek Ikats display a great variety of patterns, may be composed of several combinations of materials and may be woven in both simple and complex structures. The single features shared by all of these extraordinary textiles is the complex dyeing process which is undertaken before the individual elements are arranged upon the loom. All ikat cloths have either their warps, their wefts, or, in rare cases, both warps and wefts dyed only in selective areas and only before those threads have been placed before the loom. The process of preventing the dyes from penetrating the entire warp or weft is known as 'reserving' or 'resist dye' and this produces the essential characteristics of ikat cloth. At the points where the reserved undyed areas meet the dyed sections, carefully controlled amounts of color merge with one another, randomly creating subtle, slightly blurred patterns. This dyeing technique ensures that each abr (cloud) is unique, and it is this aesthetic quality which suggests an analogy with clouds. Thank you !!!

VERY UNUSUAL AND ABSTRACT PATTERN Suzanis - wonderful hand embroideries on several panels connected together - are becoming more popular and more popular all over the world. And there are many reasons for that. Suzanis have great historical depth and meaning. Suzanis remain an integral part of the region’s cultural identity band a source of national pride. Their mysterious patterns, classic beauty excite your imagination and introduce you the inspirational world of applied arts. We would like to discover you now the beauty of Central Asian Suzanis! This is rare designed hand embroidery - suzani from Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It is called Tokchapush. It is a hanging to cover a niche inside a wall. The approximate age of the suzani is the second part of the 20th century. The foundation of silk 100% hand embroidery is silk fabric. The field of the suzani is filled with rows of different geometrical and stylized floral elements. ALL DYES ARE NATURAL!!! It will make a beautiful hanging for your walls! Stitch: couching and chain. Size: 35-38 in (88.9-96.5 cm) Condition: very good. Weight: 0.230 kg. Thank you!

Vintage Uzbekistan Suzani. Natural silk chain stitching. The base of embroidery is natural cotton velvet. Size: 54 x 84 in/137 x 213 cm. Excellent condition. High quality Made in 1970's "I don't want to live in the past, but I want to live in a present which is rooted in the past... the world is constructed for us by its history, and the constructors live on in their work". - Philip Glazebrook, Journey to Khiva: A Writer Search for Central Asia, 1994. "Suzanis have enormous sophistication. They are earthy, vital, energic: designed to wow you. They seem to arise from the earth." Robert Kushner, 2012. The pattern consists flower medallions, leafy stems and spring blossoms, may be peach.

Antique Usbek silk ikat cradle cover named Beshikpush Age 1910' Excellent condition

Offered here is beautiful and very dramatic Suzani from Tashkent. Base is cotton fabric. Tashkent Suzani is very unique. The Tashkent Suzani used simplicity and geometric designs to create their visual effects. Often this simplicity in design created a more overwhelming effect than the detailed work of the neighbors regions. The most important element of the Tashkent Suzanis is the motif, particularly the Central Ornament that represented the moon or the Sun. In almost all Tashkent suzanis, one sees the large overwhelming round shapes. This type of suzani is named Oy Palyak, it means Lunar Firmament. Some have come to the conclusion that while most Uzbek Suzani's motifs were expressing prosperity by using flowers and vegetation the natural order of fertility, Tashkent pieces mainly gave a tribute to the Sun or Moon as Central base of fertility. The whole surface of this suzani is covered with 100% silk embroidery. This is a large roundel in the centre of the field. Around this very large central roundel are four slightly smaller medallions. The total effect is overwhelming: very few examples of this type have the same dense complexity of palette and pattern and design. It is a work of great labor, patience and skill. Excellent stitches are used here. There was a legend about the creation of Palyak suzani in Uzbekistan . Many years ago there was a magic herb called "Saxifrage" in the high mountains. It had a terrific power that could destroy even an iron sword. Saxifrage was hidden from human's eye in the high mountain valleys. Everybody wanted to know the way to find and gain its power. It is supposed that this is a map depicted on each Palyak. Palyak was a creation of Turkic craftswomen. Each woman passed the story of her husband about the Saxifrage in her needle-work. The Palyak map was passed down from generation to generation and it was hung above the couch in a bedchamber and only members of a family could see it. The mountain with Saxifrage was guarded by two snakes (that is why roundels of palyaks are surrounded with two lines). And only the bravest and strongest man could get that magic grass. That man who owned the flower of the grass could overcome any obstacles and troubles. This grass is also believed to have wonderful power in the present days. One of the reasons of it is that the decoction and tinctures prepared from it have a subversive power indeed. Nowadays, legends and stories about Saxifrage are forgotten and palyaks are embroidered with other reasons. But you may still meet old women in the villages situated in the high mountains, who will never let you in the room with a Palyak is hung, as they are afraid to discover the secret of their husbands and fathers. Condition: excellent.

Uzbek very nice traditional pillow case. Decorated with silk handmade embroidery suzani. The base of embroidery is natural cotton. Size: 23.6 x 23.6 in/60 x 60 cm. Excellent condition, never used. Weight: 0.175 kg. High quality. Bring color, comfort and texture to your home with the beautiful pillow case. Thank you

Offered here is an Uzbek-Lakai pendant for a yurt. The items came from the Southern Uzbekistan. Circa: 1950's. The pattern of the emroidery is composed of the symbolical mysterious Lakai motifs. This piece is decorated with hand-knitted silk fringe and bright twisted tassels. I do not know anyone who can make such tassels now! The pendant with outstanding Lakai design is a wonderful demonstration of superior craftsmanship of Uzbek-Lakai embroideries. There is so much detail in the design that adds to the sophistication of the piece. The colors are very rich and extremely and carefully selected. Size: 5.4-30 in Organic silk 100% on organic cotton 100%. Excellent condition. Thank you for your time and interest.

Offered here is beautiful and very dramatic Suzani from Tashkent. High quality collection museum textile. More than 100 years old. It is a piece of full silk handmade embroidery. Base is cotton fabric. Tashkent Suzani is very unique. The Tashkent Suzani used simplicity and geometric designs to create their visual effects. Often this simplicity in design created a more overwhelming effect than the detailed work of the neighbors regions. The most important element of the Tashkent Suzanis is the motif, particularly the Central Ornament that represented the moon or the Sun. In almost all Tashkent suzanis, one sees the large overwhelming round shapes. This type of suzani is named Oy Palyak, it means Lunar Firmament. Some have come to the conclusion that while most Uzbek Suzani's motifs were expressing prosperity by using flowers and vegetation the natural order of fertility, Tashkent pieces mainly gave a tribute to the Sun or Moon as Central base of fertility. The whole surface of this suzani is covered with 100% silk handmade embroidery. This is a large roundel in the centre of the field. Around this very large central roundel are four slightly smaller medallions. The total effect is overwhelming: very few examples of this type have the same dense complexity of palette and pattern and design. It is a work of great labor, patience and skill. Excellent stitches are used here. There was a legend about the creation of Palyak suzani in Uzbekistan . Many years ago there was a magic herb called "Saxifrage" in the high mountains. It had a terrific power that could destroy even an iron sword. Saxifrage was hidden from human's eye in the high mountain valleys. Everybody wanted to know the way to find and gain its power. It is supposed that this is a map depicted on each Palyak. Palyak was a creation of Turkic craftswomen. Each woman passed the story of her husband about the Saxifrage in her needle-work. The Palyak map was passed down from generation to generation and it was hung above the couch in a bedchamber and only members of a family could see it. The mountain with Saxifrage was guarded by two snakes (that is why roundels of palyaks are surrounded with two lines). And only the bravest and strongest man could get that magic grass. That man who owned the flower of the grass could overcome any obstacles and troubles. This grass is also believed to have wonderful power in the present days. One of the reasons of it is that the decoction and tinctures prepared from it have a subversive power indeed. Nowadays, legends and stories about Saxifrage are forgotten and palyaks are embroidered with other reasons. But you may still meet old women in the villages situated in the high mountains, who will never let you in the room with a Palyak is hung, as they are afraid to discover the secret of their husbands and fathers. Circa: first part of the 20th century. Stitch: couching. Size: 95 x 116 inches Condition: excellent. Free delivery by Fedex