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: 0.165 kg. High quality. Bring color, comfort and texture to your home with the beautiful pillow case. Thank you

Natural cotton fringe. Made in 1940'. Hand woven. Size: 140 in/355.5 cm. Excellent condition.

Suzani, hand embroidery Origin: Nurata Materials: natural silk on hand-loomed silk Condition: excellent Size: 86-57 inches (220-145 cm) Nurata silk embroidery is a miracle of art which holds a particular place among the numerous forms of art in Uzbekistan. From time immemorial things that make life more beautiful have brought joy to people. The skill of of the master who created things of aesthetic and material value is retained in them forever. That is why the significance of perfectly made articles of this kind is intransient. Silk embroidery in Nurata has a style of its own, and its best specimens came into being where the great masters found patterns which were logic in composition, figurative in needlework and masterly performed. 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. Despite the antiquity of silk embroidery in Nurata, nearly all specimens found are believed to date from the 19th century-the 20th century. No earlier articles have been found to date. Offered Nurata embroidery with natural silk threads on hand-loomed silk foundation. Composition consists of the pomegranate shrubs with winding branches and ripe pomegranates. There are wonderful saturated colors, exceptional design, meaningful symbolical images, absolutely perfect stitches. Thank you!

Offered here is a super nice cushion made of antique Uzbek handmade rug. Circa: middle of the 20th century. All dyes are natural. Natural wool 100%. There is a zipper to close the cover. Hidden slide fastener design for good looking. Fully hand woven antique rug. Decorative pillow can fully change atmosphere of home. It’ll fill your environment with warm & coziness making stylish and exquisite decor. Size: 25 x 20 in/63,5 x 51 cm. Weight: 0.765 kg. Bring comfort, texture and some history to your home with our lovely cushion! 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!

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

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

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

Vintage Uzbekistan Suzani. Natural silk chain stitching. The base of embroidery is natural cotton velvet. Size: 64x87 in (162.5x220.9 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 of animal-floral design.

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 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 !!!

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

Suzani "Palyak" ORIGIN Tashkent, Uzbekistan CIRCA 1900' MATERIALS natural silk on cotton SIZE 108x99 inches In the 19th century Palyak, large size decorative embroidery, was the most important element of any bride’s dowry. In fact it was so essential that in cases when it was not available in a dowry and there was nothing to replace it with, it usually was borrowed from friends or relatives. Bride entered the house of her future husband under the protective cover of palyak, because it was said to possess the powers of a good luck charm or protective talisman. Both newly-weds were covered with it throughout the wedding ritual while it performed the role of "gushanga"- mantle. It was then also used as a bedspread for their marital bed. In the later period of time palyaks became mostly wall-mounted household decorations. Translated literally as “heavenly dome”, palyak was decorated with ornaments that symbolized celestial bodies: full phase moon (called Moon in Uzbek), stars (yulduz), etc. The motives of this embroidery was supposed to keep the newly-weds safe from evil eyes and vile spirits during the most perilous period of their life, the so called chillya , the forty-days after child birth, circumcision, wedding and death. The typical size of Palyak was about 98in - 118 in, with minor deviations in some cases. Embroidery of one piece of this kind usually required more than 5 km of silk thread, due to the fact that the stitches were exclusively using couching technique with twisted yarn. The main colors used were black, yellow, dark Bordeaux, raspberry pink and sometimes limited presence of violet, the latter completely absent on older embroideries. Bordeaux served as the main background color. The most frequently present ornament on palyaks are the ornamented circles, the so called oy (standing for the full moon). In the old days those were often embroidered by red (the silk was dyed with ruyan natural dye that gave it rich shiny gloss, truly pleasing the eye). Those circles were usually set off by an ornamented ring crafted in two colors – blackish dark cherry and yellow or sky blue and yellow. The ring resembled a band composed of alternating zigzags of those colors embroidered with ornament. The number of oy (lunar medallions) on Tashkent embroideries varied according to old men’s recollections from forty on the oldest pieces to twenty on newer versions. In the collection of the national fine arts museum in Tashkent there were exhibits with sixteen and twelve oy, the latter composed as four circles in three rows. Some Tashkent residents still own palyaks with six or more often four large oy. Such palyaks with six moons and four moons were in wide circulation in the 1880-1890s. Wedding rituals of course were evolving from the beginning of time. In Uzbekistan as in any other country in the world these traditional ceremonies were very eloquent, filled with deep symbolism. Embroidery always played an important integral part in any wedding. It never was limited in its functions to being purely a background drop or a numb decoration. Instead it acted as an equally significant player in this complex staged event, performed its well-defined meaningful role. The bride was led into her future husband’s house while a large piece of embroidery, palyak, was carried over her ceremonially lowered head in order to protect her from evil spirits, to keep her safe from malefic or bad eye. She remained covered throughout the “cleansing” procedure sitting in front of a bonfire until the moment came for the groom to take her away as part of a steal-away ritual and lead her unto the sheltering curtains. After that the palyak was also hanged onto curtains, so it would serve as a safeguard for both newlyweds. This is the story of such interesting embroidery. Just look at this… Amaze with an impression of the time that stands still, it seems that the past in one moment has interflown in present. Its pattern preserves ancient legends and its stitching is filled with history. Free delivery by Fedex

Uzbek Chapan, made of handmade silk-cotton striped fabric 'becasan'. Organic material. Lined with natural cotton. Age: 50 years. Size: length-42 in, chest-49 in, from one sleeve to another-60 in. Very good vintage condition. Traditional garment for Uzbeks and Tajiks more than 200 years. Unisex. The outer layer is the strong and mild silk with a smooth and iridescent surface. Striped fabrics such as the "abr" (ikat) pattern created by means of a coloured thread base were still wide-spread, and the warpers' art reached its peack during the early 20th century. The most attractive thing in Uzbek striped fabrics is the beauty of their colour and the pure dyes which are applied in delicate combinations. The colouring is driven to the utmost stress, either resorting to shatp contrasts or delicate harmony. In past times, striped fabrics were very popular in all regions of Central Asia. Striped robe is original symbol of all Uzbek men. Those fabrics were made a lot and with different patterns in Fergana. Big attention was paid to colours and colour combinations and to the width of strips. Most popular silk and half-silk bekasabs were those with colour combinations of yellow, pink and violet colours of the same width and in soft non-contrast shades. People of Fergana, Margilan and Kokand preferred yellow colour with combinations of violet and pink. Namangan robes were marked with combinations of green with red and blue. Still, despite of verities of Fergana colours, robes were made in strict order. Latter was concentrated in bekasabs with green and blue shades, known as moch rang. Chapans, made of bekasab was popular all over Uzbekistan. First Chapans were made for boys at sannattoy, i.e. circumcision, later for kuev toon-wedding. After wedding it was worn in the house as a daily cloth.

Natural cotton fringe. Made in 1940'. Hand woven. Size: 3.4 x 62 in/8.6 x 157.5 cm. Excellent condition.

Natural silk velvet. Natural cotton base. Yellow color. Width 59 inch (140 cm) Handmade Washable

Natural silk velvet. Natural cotton base. Purple color. Width 59 inch (140 cm) Handmade Washable

Beautiful Uzbek Chapan made of natural cotton. A belt for closure. Dimensions: length-46 in, chest-49 in, from the end of one sleeve up to another-68 in. Very mild and pleasant to the touch.

Uzbek national costume is quite varied. In Soviet times, it was almost forgotten. When I opened a clothing boutique my goal was to attract the attention of men and women to the traditional Uzbek costume. It is not only beautiful, but also functional, comfortable, composed of natural materials. For example, women's tunics highlight the most beautiful in the figure and hide flaws. Men's outerwear, as well as women, loose-fitting, does not hinder movement. A variety of styles stimulate my imagination and inspire the members of my team. This stylish top is made of natural cotton knitwear and natural silk ikat. Dyed naturally. Will fit for S, M and even L sizes. Excellent condition. Never used. Size: length-28 in, chest-42 in, from the end of one sleeve up to another-32 in. length-71 cm, chest-106.5 cm, from the end of one sleeve up to another-81 cm. Feel free to contact me. I can send any size you need. Just let me know. Thank you for your time and interest.

Uzbek national costume is quite varied. In Soviet times, it was almost forgotten. When I opened a clothing boutique my goal was to attract the attention of men and women to the traditional Uzbek costume. It is not only beautiful, but also functional, comfortable, composed of natural materials. For example, women's tunics highlight the most beautiful in the figure and hide flaws. Men's outerwear, as well as women, loose-fitting, does not hinder movement. A variety of styles stimulate my imagination and inspire the members of my team. This stylish top is made of natural cotton knitwear and natural silk ikat. Dyed naturally. Will fit for S, M and even L sizes. Excellent condition. Never used. Size: length-23 in, chest-41 in or in CM length-58.5 cm, chest-104 cm. Feel free to contact me. I can send any size you need. Just let me know. Thank you for your time and interest.

Uzbek national costume is quite varied. In Soviet times, it was almost forgotten. When I opened a clothing boutique my goal was to attract the attention of men and women to the traditional Uzbek costume. It is not only beautiful, but also functional, comfortable, composed of natural materials. For example, women's tunics highlight the most beautiful in the figure and hide flaws. Men's outerwear, as well as women, loose-fitting, does not hinder movement. A variety of styles stimulate my imagination and inspire the members of my team. This jacket belongs to Bukhara style of clothing. It is refined and elegant. The foundation is vintage cotton. It is fully embroidered with silk threads. Natural colored. Excellent condition, of course. Never used. Measurements: length-49 in, chest-55 in, from the end of one sleeve up to another-67 in. If you like it larger size or smaller I will alter it for you and send your size. The pattern and design will remain as in the pictures. Your skin will be delighted with the jacket! Thank you for your time and interest.

Beautiful Uzbek Kaftan made of cotton. Very light. It goes with two pockets from both sides. Dimensions: length-54 in (137cm) , chest-46 in (117 cm), from the end of one sleeve up to another-58 in (147 cm).

Colorful robe with belt. Silk. Natural cotton ornamented with floral prints. Measurements: chest - 53 inch, length - 50 inch, from one sleeve to another 63 inch. It is free size. Thank you

Handmade Robe made of hand crafted natural cotton ikat "Adras". Natural cotton 100%. Measurements: length-49 in (124.4 cm), chest-38 in (96.5 cm), width of shoulders-15.5 in (39.3 cm), sleeve length-17.5 in (44.4 cm). Ikat-weaving technique emerged in different parts of the world, often independently. India and Indonesia have their own long traditions of ikat making, however, it is ikat fabrics from Uzbekistan which have become a late hit in fashion and interior design industries for their large and bold patterns, and for mixing unimaginable ikat colors you would originally think would not work together. Ikat fabrics are often used as a chic upholstery fabric, curtains, pillow covers, throws and quilts. Ikat from Uzbekistan, defined as abrabandi, meaning “bound cloud”, which is the most captivating, using a resist dye process whereby the warp yarns (vertical threads) are bound and dyed by hand before being woven with the weft yarns (horizontal threads). It is a very ancient way of creating designs in fabric by resist-dyeing the threads before the fabric is woven. Uzbekistan silk ikat fabrics have their own names: shoi, khan-atlas, atlas, podshokhi. These types of fabrics are produced from pure silk. The fabrics made of cotton weft and silk warp are called adras, bekasab, pasma, banoras. Patterns are named after shapes they resemble. Traditionally, the most wide-spread ornaments “tumorcha” – amulet, “tarok” – comb, “gadjak” – jewelry, “bodom” – almond, “darakht” – tree, “anor” – pomegranate, “Oy” – the Moon, “shokh” – horn, “chirog” – lampad, “ilon izi” – snake trail, “kapalak” – butterfly, “chayon” – scorpion, and etc. Due to the special properties, these versatile fabrics keeps cool in the summer and heat in the winter.