ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'PALAK' SUZANI, FULLY EMBROIDERED, ...
Item Ref
T-0228
Size: 8ft 6in x 7ft 10in (260 x 240cm).
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability.
The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch. Note the bright hue of cochineal red dye.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of colour run and old staining..
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0228.
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability.
The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch. Note the bright hue of cochineal red dye.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of colour run and old staining..
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0228.
£3,500
| $4,714 USD | €4,029 EUR
ANTIQUE PERSIAN RASHT EMBROIDERY, SILK & FELT ...
Item Ref
T-0857
Size: 7ft 3in x 4ft 9in (221 x 144cm).
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk with felt applique work.
Circa 1880.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
This outstanding example has a fine elongated central medallion on aubergine coloured felt, surrounded by a green field. Note the two pairs of beautifully drawn birds surrounding the medallion. The borders are of classical form, with the outer red ground border being an outstanding feature.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition with no repairs. The are some historic signs of use resulting in very small holes to the felt applique and some very slight water marks. The original backing has some water staining.
Ref: T-0857.
Antique Persian Rasht embroidery in silk with felt applique work.
Circa 1880.
Woven in the city of Rasht in Northern Persia on the Black Sea coast, known as Rashti-Duzis they are famed for their intricately embroidered details and borders.
Christies auction house writes as follows: 'From the Safavid period onwards, the city of Rasht in Persia supplied the Safavid courts at Ardebil and Tabriz with highly sophisticated embroideries, known as rasht-duzi textiles. They were executed primarily by professional male embroiderers in well-established workshops, and in the Qajar period served as saddle covers, floor covers and hangings within impressive courtly tents (Wearden, 1991, p.122).
The gul-duzi-i-rasht (stitched inlay) technique was complex and entailed cutting a shape out of the ground fabric and replacing it with a carefully cut fabric of the same shape in a contrasting colour. In order to establish the necessary precision of each piece, Wearden suggests that a sharp instrument was used, much like a biscuit cutter, before the joins were disguised by fine embroidery which also served to refine the details of the design (Wearden, 1991, p.121).
The designs are clearly inspired by Persian medallion carpets. Further Rasht textiles of a medallion design include one housed in the Museum der Kulturen Basel, published in HALI, no.143, 2005, p.114, and one sold at Christie’s, New York, 14-15 December 2015, lot 643'.
This outstanding example has a fine elongated central medallion on aubergine coloured felt, surrounded by a green field. Note the two pairs of beautifully drawn birds surrounding the medallion. The borders are of classical form, with the outer red ground border being an outstanding feature.
The embroidery is in excellent original condition with no repairs. The are some historic signs of use resulting in very small holes to the felt applique and some very slight water marks. The original backing has some water staining.
Ref: T-0857.
£3,500
| $4,714 USD | €4,029 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'PALAK' SUZANI, FULLY EMBROIDERED, ...
Item Ref
T-0020
Size: 8ft 4in x 6ft 11in (255 x 210cm).
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability. Note the large central star. The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of old staining and very slight finger tip size damage in a corner where it has been wall hung.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0020.
Antique Uzbek Tashkent 'palak' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Tashkent suzani called palak. This was the only kind of suzani where solar and astral motifs dominate over vegetative ones. According to ethnographical research data, big circles of the traditional palak pattern represent the moon and stars that were believed to provide good health and enhance female reproductive ability. Note the large central star. The whole surface of the piece is entirely embroidered in silk 'basma' couching stitch.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few spots of old staining and very slight finger tip size damage in a corner where it has been wall hung.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0020.
£2,750
| $3,704 USD | €3,165 EUR
VINTAGE UZBEK SUZANI, PROBABLY LAKAI TRIBE, SILK ...
Item Ref
T-0311
Size: 9ft 0in x 7ft 7in (275 x 230cm).
Vintage Uzbek suzani, silk on a dark pink cotton ground.
Circa 1920/30.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably embroidered by the Lakai tribe and it features large multi coloured solar discs, the use of yellow and green is quite striking against the dark pink ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear, the suzani has been re-backed in Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0311.
Vintage Uzbek suzani, silk on a dark pink cotton ground.
Circa 1920/30.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably embroidered by the Lakai tribe and it features large multi coloured solar discs, the use of yellow and green is quite striking against the dark pink ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear, the suzani has been re-backed in Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0311.
£2,500
| $3,367 USD | €2,878 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, FLORAL DESIGN ON A ...
Item Ref
T-0241
Size: 7ft 10in x 6ft 2in (240 x 188cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably woven by Tajik ladies, it is silk embroidery of a floral design on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0241.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably woven by Tajik ladies, it is silk embroidery of a floral design on a fine hand woven red cotton ground which has been block printed with a floral watermark.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0241.
£2,500
| $3,367 USD | €2,878 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SHAHRISABZ REGION SUZANI, SILK ON ...
Item Ref
T-0026
Size: 8ft 4in x 5ft 7in (254 x 170cm).
Antique Uzbek Shahrisabz suzani, silk on brown cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a good size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a cotton field in shades of brown. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region, which is about 80km south of Samarkand. The suzani would have been used as a cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small old slight stains. The suzani was re-backed in 2006 in Mazar-i-Sharif.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0026.
Antique Uzbek Shahrisabz suzani, silk on brown cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a good size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a cotton field in shades of brown. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region, which is about 80km south of Samarkand. The suzani would have been used as a cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small old slight stains. The suzani was re-backed in 2006 in Mazar-i-Sharif.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0026.
£2,500
| $3,367 USD | €2,878 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, PROBABLY TAJIK, SILK ON ...
Item Ref
T-0589
Size: 8ft 5in x 6ft 6in (257 x 197cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example has fine silk embroidery in floral designs, on a red cotton ground. It was probably woven in Shar-i-sabz, South Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder, probably Tajik work. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the backing is Russian cotton with a floral design, the suzani was re-backed in Kabul in 2006. There is a very small finger tip size spot of damage in the lower left hand corner.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0589.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example has fine silk embroidery in floral designs, on a red cotton ground. It was probably woven in Shar-i-sabz, South Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder, probably Tajik work. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the backing is Russian cotton with a floral design, the suzani was re-backed in Kabul in 2006. There is a very small finger tip size spot of damage in the lower left hand corner.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0589.
£2,000
| $2,694 USD | €2,302 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0205
Size: 4ft 0inx 3ft 10in (122 x 116m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The soft powder blue field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2006.
Stock Number: T-0205.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The soft powder blue field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2006.
Stock Number: T-0205.
£1,500
| $2,020 USD | €1,727 EUR
ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0326
Size: 4ft 10inx 4ft 2in (147 x 128m) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The black felted wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2005.
Stock Number: T-0326.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1920.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The black felted wool field is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2005.
Stock Number: T-0326.
£1,500
| $2,020 USD | €1,727 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, SILK EMBROIDERY ON A ...
Item Ref
T-0320
Size: 7ft 5in x 6ft 5in (225 x 195cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a yellow cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This suzani is beautifully embroidered in silk of a yellow cotton ground, the design has a central medallion surrounded by floral designs. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a cover for a bed or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few small historic repairs and spots of staining. The suzani has not been backed.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0320.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a yellow cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This suzani is beautifully embroidered in silk of a yellow cotton ground, the design has a central medallion surrounded by floral designs. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a cover for a bed or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few small historic repairs and spots of staining. The suzani has not been backed.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0320.
£1,500
| $2,020 USD | €1,727 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI IN PRAYER FORMAT, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
T-0601
Size: 3ft 7in x 2ft 10in (110 x 87cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size in prayer format..
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is of prayer format with a plain field surrounded with a flowering vine. The simple design creates a very gentle and relaxing feel.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a cotton backing that can be seen in the images. There are a few historic stains to the plain field.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0601.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size in prayer format..
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is of prayer format with a plain field surrounded with a flowering vine. The simple design creates a very gentle and relaxing feel.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a cotton backing that can be seen in the images. There are a few historic stains to the plain field.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0601.
£1,500
| $2,020 USD | €1,727 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, SILK ON A BLACK ...
Item Ref
T-0236
Size: 8ft 9in x 5ft 10in (266 x 177cm).
Antique Uzbek Samarkand region suzani, silk on a black cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Urgut, near Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in silk couching stitch on a black cotton ground. A wonderful example with stunning colour.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0236.
Antique Uzbek Samarkand region suzani, silk on a black cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Urgut, near Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in silk couching stitch on a black cotton ground. A wonderful example with stunning colour.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0236.
£1,500
| $2,020 USD | €1,727 EUR
VINTAGE UZBEK SAMARKAND SUZANI, SILK ON IVORY ...
Item Ref
T-0252
Size: 7ft 0in x 4ft 9in (213 x 146cm).
Vintage Uzbek Samarkand suzani, silk embroidery on an ivory cotton ground.
Mid 20th century.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine to the borders with a large vine running through the main field with many small floral elements.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear, the suzani is backed with block printed cotton in a floral boteh design.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0252.
Vintage Uzbek Samarkand suzani, silk embroidery on an ivory cotton ground.
Mid 20th century.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine to the borders with a large vine running through the main field with many small floral elements.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear, the suzani is backed with block printed cotton in a floral boteh design.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0252.
£1,500
| $2,020 USD | €1,727 EUR
VINTAGE UZBEK TAJIK SUZANI PARDAH SILK EMBROIDERED ...
Item Ref
T-0602
Size: 8ft 4in x 6ft 8in (255 x 203cm).
Vintage Uzbek Tajik silk embroidered suzani pardah (wall cover).
Circa 1960.
This very interesting suzani is beautifully embroidered in silk on brown Russian corduroy. The work is is of a very high quality and would have taken months to complete, it is probably the produce of Soviet era Tajikistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use. This suzani would make an amazing bed cover.
Stock Number: T-0602.
Vintage Uzbek Tajik silk embroidered suzani pardah (wall cover).
Circa 1960.
This very interesting suzani is beautifully embroidered in silk on brown Russian corduroy. The work is is of a very high quality and would have taken months to complete, it is probably the produce of Soviet era Tajikistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use. This suzani would make an amazing bed cover.
Stock Number: T-0602.
£1,450
| $1,953 USD | €1,669 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK NIM SUZANI EMBROIDERED COVER, PROBABLY ...
Item Ref
T-0310
Size: 6ft 0in x 4ft 6in (183 x 137cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk embroidered nim suzani cover.
Circa 1900.
This small suzani embroidery is in silk twist on a dusky pink cotton ground, it would have been used as a cover or hanging inside the family yurt. The suzani is backed with Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use and a few spots of staining.
Stock Number: T-0310.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk embroidered nim suzani cover.
Circa 1900.
This small suzani embroidery is in silk twist on a dusky pink cotton ground, it would have been used as a cover or hanging inside the family yurt. The suzani is backed with Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use and a few spots of staining.
Stock Number: T-0310.
£1,250
| $1,684 USD | €1,439 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, SILK ON RED COTTON, ...
Item Ref
T-0002
Size: 7ft 10in x 4ft 7in (240 x 140cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is of prayer format with silk embroidery on a plain red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0002.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is of prayer format with silk embroidery on a plain red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0002.
£1,250
| $1,684 USD | €1,439 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TASHKENT 'FULL WORK' SUZANI, GREAT ...
Item Ref
T-0019
Size: 7ft 1in x 4ft 11in (216 x 149cm).
Antique Uzbek Tashkent suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This suzani is in 'full work' the silk basma stitching covers the entire surface, the ground is hand spun linen known as 'karboz'. The suzani probably originates from Tashkent in north-east Uzbekistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0019.
Antique Uzbek Tashkent suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This suzani is in 'full work' the silk basma stitching covers the entire surface, the ground is hand spun linen known as 'karboz'. The suzani probably originates from Tashkent in north-east Uzbekistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0019.
£1,250
| $1,684 USD | €1,439 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, SILK EMBROIDERY ON A ...
Item Ref
T-0321
Size: 8ft 6in x 6ft 7in (260 x 200cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example has fine silk 'basma' stich embroidery in floral designs, on a red adras silk / cotton field. It was probably woven in South Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder, probably Tajik work. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the backing is cotton with a floral design. There are a few slight small old water marks to the red ground.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0321.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk embroidery on a red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example has fine silk 'basma' stich embroidery in floral designs, on a red adras silk / cotton field. It was probably woven in South Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder, probably Tajik work. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the backing is cotton with a floral design. There are a few slight small old water marks to the red ground.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0321.
£1,250
| $1,684 USD | €1,439 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI SUZANI, SILK ON A ...
Item Ref
T-0324
Size: 6ft 1in x 5ft 9in (186 x 175cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk embroidered suzani cover on a red wool ground.
Circa 1920.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small suzani embroidery is in silk on a red wool ground, it would have been used as a cover or hanging inside the family yurt. The suzani is backed with Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: T-0324.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk embroidered suzani cover on a red wool ground.
Circa 1920.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small suzani embroidery is in silk on a red wool ground, it would have been used as a cover or hanging inside the family yurt. The suzani is backed with Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: T-0324.
£950
| $1,280 USD | €1,093 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK PRAYER SUZANI, SILK ON YELLOW ...
Item Ref
T-0230
Size: 6ft 9in x 4ft 3in (205 x 130cm).
Antique Uzbek silk suzani of prayer format on a yellow cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of prayer format known as 'jo-i-namoz' with six solar discs on a yellow cotton ground, possibly from Urgut, in the Samarkand region.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0230.
Antique Uzbek silk suzani of prayer format on a yellow cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of prayer format known as 'jo-i-namoz' with six solar discs on a yellow cotton ground, possibly from Urgut, in the Samarkand region.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0230.
£950
| $1,280 USD | €1,093 EUR
A RARE UZBEK KARAKALPAK LADIES EMBROIDERED WEDDING ...
Item Ref
T-0436
Size: 4ft 9in x 4ft 4in (145 x 132cm).
Antique Uzbek Karakalpak embroidered wedding veil, known as 'kyz kiymeshek'.
19th century.
This rare veil was worn over the head by the bride during her wedding, with the embroidered panel to the front and the ikat panel hanging down at the back. (See image of an example being worn). The embroidery to the front is in silk chain stich, with silk 'adras' ikat to the back.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic repairs.
Literature: For a similar example please see Hali, Issue 73, Autumn 2012, Outwitting the Evil Eye, David and Sue Richardson, no. 8, p. 57.
Stock Number: T-0436.
Antique Uzbek Karakalpak embroidered wedding veil, known as 'kyz kiymeshek'.
19th century.
This rare veil was worn over the head by the bride during her wedding, with the embroidered panel to the front and the ikat panel hanging down at the back. (See image of an example being worn). The embroidery to the front is in silk chain stich, with silk 'adras' ikat to the back.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic repairs.
Literature: For a similar example please see Hali, Issue 73, Autumn 2012, Outwitting the Evil Eye, David and Sue Richardson, no. 8, p. 57.
Stock Number: T-0436.
£950
| $1,280 USD | €1,093 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK TAJIK 'RU-I-JO' BED COVER SUZANI, ...
Item Ref
T-0613
Size: 8ft 6in x 5ft 9in (258 x 175cm).
Antique Uzbek Tajik suzani, silk on a green silk brocade ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is of a format known as 'ro-i-jo', this was a cover for the nuptial bed, embroidered in silk and cotton couching stitch on a very shiny green silk brocade ground. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small holes in the silk. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0613.
Antique Uzbek Tajik suzani, silk on a green silk brocade ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is of a format known as 'ro-i-jo', this was a cover for the nuptial bed, embroidered in silk and cotton couching stitch on a very shiny green silk brocade ground. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Tajik origin.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small holes in the silk. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0613.
£950
| $1,280 USD | €1,093 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK RED VELVET DRESS WITH SILVER ...
Item Ref
T-0498
Size: 3ft 11in x 3ft 7in (120 x 110cm).
Antique Uzbek red velvet dress with silver metal thread brocade work decoration.
Circa 1890.
This fine dress was made by the Hazara women of the oasis towns of Uzbekistan, this example is thought to originate from Bukhara, where they were highly regarded items.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0498.
Antique Uzbek red velvet dress with silver metal thread brocade work decoration.
Circa 1890.
This fine dress was made by the Hazara women of the oasis towns of Uzbekistan, this example is thought to originate from Bukhara, where they were highly regarded items.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0498.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SILK IKAT GENTLEMANS COAT 'KHALAT' ...
Item Ref
T-0554
Size: 4ft 5in x 3ft 9in (135 x 115cm).
Antique Uzbek 'becasab' silk ikat coat, known as 'khalat'.
Circa 1890.
This gentleman's coat in silk ikat design originates from the Samarkand region, this is a 'luxury' quality of coat worn by the wealthy Uzbek gentlemen. Becasab silk is polished with bees wax, it has silk warps and cotton wefts. The coat has the original Russian printed cotton lining.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0554.
Antique Uzbek 'becasab' silk ikat coat, known as 'khalat'.
Circa 1890.
This gentleman's coat in silk ikat design originates from the Samarkand region, this is a 'luxury' quality of coat worn by the wealthy Uzbek gentlemen. Becasab silk is polished with bees wax, it has silk warps and cotton wefts. The coat has the original Russian printed cotton lining.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0554.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK 'BECASAB' SILK IKAT GENTLEMANS COAT ...
Item Ref
T-0489
Size: 6ft 1in x 4ft 3in (185 x 130cm).
Antique Uzbek 'becasab' silk ikat coat, known as 'khalat'.
Circa 1880.
This gentleman's coat in silk ikat design originates from the Bukhara region, this is a light weight summer coat lined with cotton printed with a floral design. Becasab silk is polished with bees wax, it has silk warps and cotton wefts.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains. The cotton lining has been replaced at sometime in the coats history.
Stock Number: T-0489.
Antique Uzbek 'becasab' silk ikat coat, known as 'khalat'.
Circa 1880.
This gentleman's coat in silk ikat design originates from the Bukhara region, this is a light weight summer coat lined with cotton printed with a floral design. Becasab silk is polished with bees wax, it has silk warps and cotton wefts.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains. The cotton lining has been replaced at sometime in the coats history.
Stock Number: T-0489.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE TURKMEN 'CHYRPY' LADIES CEREMONIAL COAT, SILK ...
Item Ref
T-0375
Size: 3ft 9in x 2ft 8in (115 x 80cm).
Antique Turkmen 'chyrpy' ladies ceremonial silk embroidered coat.
Circa 1880.
This fine example of a chyrpy is probably by the Tekke Turkmen of Southern Turkmenistan. The coat has false sleaves and was worn over the head of ladies on special occasions, especially weddings. The silk embroidery is on Adras semi silk indigo blue fabric. The lining is hand spun linen with a block printed design. The colour of the chyrpy shows the ladies status, A dark chyrpy like this one would be worn by a younger woman, while married or middle-aged women would wear yellow and older women would wear white.
The chyrpy is offered in excellent original condition.
Stock Number: T-0375.
Antique Turkmen 'chyrpy' ladies ceremonial silk embroidered coat.
Circa 1880.
This fine example of a chyrpy is probably by the Tekke Turkmen of Southern Turkmenistan. The coat has false sleaves and was worn over the head of ladies on special occasions, especially weddings. The silk embroidery is on Adras semi silk indigo blue fabric. The lining is hand spun linen with a block printed design. The colour of the chyrpy shows the ladies status, A dark chyrpy like this one would be worn by a younger woman, while married or middle-aged women would wear yellow and older women would wear white.
The chyrpy is offered in excellent original condition.
Stock Number: T-0375.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE INDIAN / KASHMIR 'DOCHALA' EMBROIDERED WEDDING ...
Item Ref
T-0157
Size: 7ft 10in x 4ft 9in (240 x 146cm).
Indian wedding Shawl, possibly Zari Work From Kashmir, known locally as 'dochala'.
Circa 1880.
A very fine shawl with gold cotton embroidery on a fine red wool ground. A dochala is a long, rectangular Indian shawl, particularly favoured by men, which originated in Kashmir during the 17th to 19th centuries. Woven from fine wool, these highly prized shawls were originally worn by men to cover their entire bodies, but were later adapted and shortened to be draped over the shoulders. A dochala is characterized by intricate designs, often featuring floral motifs.
Excellent original condition with a few very small slight stains.
Stock Number: T-0157.
Indian wedding Shawl, possibly Zari Work From Kashmir, known locally as 'dochala'.
Circa 1880.
A very fine shawl with gold cotton embroidery on a fine red wool ground. A dochala is a long, rectangular Indian shawl, particularly favoured by men, which originated in Kashmir during the 17th to 19th centuries. Woven from fine wool, these highly prized shawls were originally worn by men to cover their entire bodies, but were later adapted and shortened to be draped over the shoulders. A dochala is characterized by intricate designs, often featuring floral motifs.
Excellent original condition with a few very small slight stains.
Stock Number: T-0157.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK 'NIM' SUZANI, SHSHRISABZ REGION, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
T-0313
Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 9in (140 x 115cm).
Antique Uzbek 'nim' suzani, silk on a soft red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a soft red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there is very slight fading to the cotton ground. The suzani has had the backing replaced with printed Russian cotton with a floral design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0313.
Antique Uzbek 'nim' suzani, silk on a soft red cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a soft red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there is very slight fading to the cotton ground. The suzani has had the backing replaced with printed Russian cotton with a floral design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0313.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK 'NIM' SUZANI, POSSIBLY LAKAI WORK, ...
Item Ref
T-318
Size: 4ft 7in x 3ft 7in (140 x 110cm).
Antique Uzbek 'nim' suzani, silk on a soft light brown cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a soft light brown cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder, possibly Lakai work. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the backing is cotton with a floral design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0318.
Antique Uzbek 'nim' suzani, silk on a soft light brown cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size known as 'nim' suzani, which means half embroidered; the silk embroidery is on a soft light brown cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Eastern Uzbekistan, near the Tajik boarder, possibly Lakai work. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the backing is cotton with a floral design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0318.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE 'UUT KAP ILGICH' ...
Item Ref
T-0051
Size: 2ft 3in x 1ft 3in (68 x 38cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped talismanic hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red cotton cloth and green velvet.
The condition is excellent with some small areas of slight age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0051.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped talismanic hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red cotton cloth and green velvet.
The condition is excellent with some small areas of slight age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0051.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI OF SMALL SIZE, SILK ...
Item Ref
T-0015
Size: 5ft 1in x 4ft 2in (155 x 126cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a dusky red cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a plain dusky red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani retains the original linen backing.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0015.
Antique Uzbek suzani, silk on a dusky red cotton ground.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of a small size with silk 'basma' couching stitch embroidery on a plain dusky red cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz region. The suzani would have been used as a small cover or wall hanging, they were also used on special occasions to cover the ground for the serving of food, like a table cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs. The suzani retains the original linen backing.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0015.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI SUZANI SILK EMBROIDERED COVER, ...
Item Ref
T-0075
Size: 4ft 7in x 4ft 1in (140 x 125cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk embroidered suzani cover.
Circa 1900.
This small suzani embroidery is in silk twist on a silk ground, it would have been used as a cover or hanging inside the family yurt. The suzani is backed with Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: T-0075.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe silk embroidered suzani cover.
Circa 1900.
This small suzani embroidery is in silk twist on a silk ground, it would have been used as a cover or hanging inside the family yurt. The suzani is backed with Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: T-0075.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI, BUKHARA REGION, SILK TAMBOUR ...
Item Ref
T-0323
Size: 5ft 5in x 3ft 6in (165 x 106cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size, attractive floral design.
Circa 1920.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is embroidered using the 'Tambour' technique, this uses a crochet hook rather than a needle. The silk embroidery is on a hand woven linen ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a printed cotton backing that can be seen in the images.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0323.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size, attractive floral design.
Circa 1920.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is embroidered using the 'Tambour' technique, this uses a crochet hook rather than a needle. The silk embroidery is on a hand woven linen ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a printed cotton backing that can be seen in the images.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0323.
£750
| $1,010 USD | €863 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-0078
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 10in (52 x 57cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a yellow cotton ground.
The condition is fair with some age / use related staining to the yellow cotton ground. The ilgich has been re-backed in Kabul circa 2010.
Stock Number: T-0078.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a yellow cotton ground.
The condition is fair with some age / use related staining to the yellow cotton ground. The ilgich has been re-backed in Kabul circa 2010.
Stock Number: T-0078.
£695
| $936 USD | €800 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, ...
Item Ref
T-0509
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 1in (71 x 34cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0509.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear. The backing cloth has been replaced at some time in the items history.
Stock Number: T-0509.
£650
| $876 USD | €748 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, ...
Item Ref
T-0077
Size: 1ft 10in x 11in (55 x 29cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk twist embroidery on black wool cloth.
The condition is excellent with very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: T-0077.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk twist embroidery on black wool cloth.
The condition is excellent with very slight signs of use.
Stock Number: T-0077.
£650
| $876 USD | €748 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SILK IKAT GENTLEMANS COAT 'KHALAT' ...
Item Ref
T-0581
Size: 4ft 5in x 2ft 11in (135 x 90cm).
Antique Uzbek silk ikat coat, known as 'khalat'.
Circa 1880.
This gentleman's coat in silk ikat design originates from the Bukhara region, this is a 'luxury' quality of coat worn by the wealthy Uzbek gentlemen. The coat has the original Russian printed cotton lining.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0581.
Antique Uzbek silk ikat coat, known as 'khalat'.
Circa 1880.
This gentleman's coat in silk ikat design originates from the Bukhara region, this is a 'luxury' quality of coat worn by the wealthy Uzbek gentlemen. The coat has the original Russian printed cotton lining.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0581.
£600
| $808 USD | €691 EUR
ANTIQUE KYRGYZ EMBROIDERED 'ILGICH' DECORATIVE WALL HANGING, ...
Item Ref
T-0050
Size: 2ft 2in x 2ft 1in (67 x 65cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Kyrgyz ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a black cotton ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0050.
Antique Kyrgyz ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a black cotton ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear.
Stock Number: T-0050.
£600
| $808 USD | €691 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE ILGICH, DOWRY EMBROIDERY ...
Item Ref
T-1606
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 10in (52 x 57cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a red wool ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear. The ilgich has been re-backed.
Stock Number: T-1606.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe ilgich, dowry wall hanging for the yurt.
Circa 1900.
Ilgich are embroidered hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; they are talismanic and considered to be protective. This example is embroidered in silk on a red wool ground.
The condition is good with some very slight age related wear. The ilgich has been re-backed.
Stock Number: T-1606.
£550
| $741 USD | €633 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SUZANI IN PRAYER FORMAT, SILK ...
Item Ref
T-0353
Size: 4ft 3in x 3ft 3in (130 x 100cm).
Antique Uzbek suzani of prayer format on a yellow cotton ground.
Circa 1920.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of prayer format known as 'jo-i-namoz' with six solar discs and floral sprays on a yellow cotton ground, possibly from Sharisabzh in southern Uzbekistan.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs, the yellow cotton ground is slightly faded.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0353.
Antique Uzbek suzani of prayer format on a yellow cotton ground.
Circa 1920.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are often embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is of prayer format known as 'jo-i-namoz' with six solar discs and floral sprays on a yellow cotton ground, possibly from Sharisabzh in southern Uzbekistan.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs, the yellow cotton ground is slightly faded.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0353.
£500
| $673 USD | €576 EUR
ANTIQUE KYRGYZ 'TUSH KYIZ' EMBROIDERED YURT WALL ...
Item Ref
T-0308
Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 4in (167 x 101cm).
Antique Kyrgyz 'tush kyiz', embroidered yurt wall hanging.
Circa 1900/20.
Tush Kyiz are elaborately embroidered wall hangings, traditionally made in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan by women to commemorate the marriage of a son or daughter. The colours and designs are chosen to symbolize Kyrgyz traditions and rural life. Designs are sometimes dated and signed by the weaver upon completion of the work, which may take years to finish. The tush kyiz is hung in the yurt over the marriage bed of the couple, and symbolize their pride in their Kyrgyz tradition.
This fine example has a very detailed design in soft pastel colours on a black cotton ground, it is the tradition to leave the lower end of the panel un-finished.
The condition is good with only very slight signs of use and a few small spots of damage.
Stock Number: T-0308.
Antique Kyrgyz 'tush kyiz', embroidered yurt wall hanging.
Circa 1900/20.
Tush Kyiz are elaborately embroidered wall hangings, traditionally made in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan by women to commemorate the marriage of a son or daughter. The colours and designs are chosen to symbolize Kyrgyz traditions and rural life. Designs are sometimes dated and signed by the weaver upon completion of the work, which may take years to finish. The tush kyiz is hung in the yurt over the marriage bed of the couple, and symbolize their pride in their Kyrgyz tradition.
This fine example has a very detailed design in soft pastel colours on a black cotton ground, it is the tradition to leave the lower end of the panel un-finished.
The condition is good with only very slight signs of use and a few small spots of damage.
Stock Number: T-0308.
£500
| $673 USD | €576 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK SILK IKAT 'CHAPAN' COAT, QUILTED ...
Item Ref
T-0553
Size: 4ft 3in x 2ft 8in (130 x 80cm).
Antique Uzbek silk ikat coat, known as 'chapan'.
Circa 1880.
This gentleman's coat in silk & cotton ikat design, originates from the Bukhara region, this is a quilted & padded winter coat lined with Russian cotton printed with a stripe design.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0553.
Antique Uzbek silk ikat coat, known as 'chapan'.
Circa 1880.
This gentleman's coat in silk & cotton ikat design, originates from the Bukhara region, this is a quilted & padded winter coat lined with Russian cotton printed with a stripe design.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0553.
£500
| $673 USD | €576 EUR
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE UUT KAP ILGICH, ...
Item Ref
T-0130
Size: 1ft 8in x 1ft 4in (50 x 40cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1920.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is excellent. The backing cloth was replaced in 2014 by an Uzbek dealer.
Stock Number: T-0130.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
Circa 1920.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this example is silk embroidered on red wool cloth.
The condition is excellent. The backing cloth was replaced in 2014 by an Uzbek dealer.
Stock Number: T-0130.
£495
| $667 USD | €570 EUR
OLD UZBEK LAKAI TRIBE SILK EMBROIDERED 'SAYE ...
Item Ref
T-0042
Size: 4ft 2in x 2ft 6in (127 x 75cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe 'Saye Gosha' silk embroidered bed decoration.
Circa 1920/30.
Saye gosha are V shaped embroideries that were designed to hang over the rolled up bedding in the tents and yurts during the day. They often formed part of the wedding dowry and were prized embroideries often used to decorate the inside of the yurt.
This is a later example with richly coloured silk embroidery on a dark cotton ground, the design is typical of Lakai work.
Excellent original condition.
Stock Number: T-0042.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribe 'Saye Gosha' silk embroidered bed decoration.
Circa 1920/30.
Saye gosha are V shaped embroideries that were designed to hang over the rolled up bedding in the tents and yurts during the day. They often formed part of the wedding dowry and were prized embroideries often used to decorate the inside of the yurt.
This is a later example with richly coloured silk embroidery on a dark cotton ground, the design is typical of Lakai work.
Excellent original condition.
Stock Number: T-0042.
£395
| $532 USD | €455 EUR
ANTIQUE LOUIS XV AUBUSSON TAPESTRY, AFTER JEAN-BAPTISTE ...
Item Ref
DB-003
Size: 7ft 4in x 14ft 11in (225cm high x 455cm wide).
A Louis XV genre tapestry, Aubusson, from the series Les Amusements
Champetres, after Jean-Baptiste Oudry.
Circa 1770
Woven with ladies and gentlemen playing Blind Man's Buff,
within a four-sided frame pattern red and gold guilloche border with
intermittent floral sprays,
The original Oudry designs were first woven in the Beauvais manufactory in
1730.
Outstanding condition, fully conserved and ready for display.
Stock number: DB-003.
A Louis XV genre tapestry, Aubusson, from the series Les Amusements
Champetres, after Jean-Baptiste Oudry.
Circa 1770
Woven with ladies and gentlemen playing Blind Man's Buff,
within a four-sided frame pattern red and gold guilloche border with
intermittent floral sprays,
The original Oudry designs were first woven in the Beauvais manufactory in
1730.
Outstanding condition, fully conserved and ready for display.
Stock number: DB-003.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBECK BOKHARA SUZANI, SUPERB COLOUR AND ...
Item Ref
H-441
Size: 8ft 4in x 5ft 5in (255 x 165cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani.
Circa 1850.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured fan shaped flowers in groups entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in five strips.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered old repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton ivory backing.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: H-441.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani.
Circa 1850.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured fan shaped flowers in groups entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in five strips.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered old repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton ivory backing.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: H-441.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBECK BOKHARA 'NIM' SUZANI, SUPERB COLOUR ...
Item Ref
H-440
Size: 5ft 6in x 3ft 9in (167 x 115cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara 'nim' suzani.
Circa 1850.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is known as a 'nim' suzani, which translated means half size. It is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured flowers entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in three strips.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton backing printed with a paisley design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: H-440.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara 'nim' suzani.
Circa 1850.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This small example is known as a 'nim' suzani, which translated means half size. It is from Bukhara and features large multi coloured flowers entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in three strips.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has a fine cotton backing printed with a paisley design.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: H-440.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK SAMARKAND 'BOLIM POSH' SUZANI, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
T-0023
Size: 9ft 11in x 8ft 11in (303 x 272cm).
Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'bolim posh' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Samarkand suzani known as 'bolim posh'. These were used as a canopy over the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. The large sun disc motifs are said to be rooted in ancient beliefs. Note the use of glowing cochineal dye in the large discs. The silk colours really stand out against the yellow / gold cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0023.
Antique Uzbek Samarkand 'bolim posh' suzani, superb colour and condition.
Circa 1890.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This is an excellent sample of an old Samarkand suzani known as 'bolim posh'. These were used as a canopy over the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony. The large sun disc motifs are said to be rooted in ancient beliefs. Note the use of glowing cochineal dye in the large discs. The silk colours really stand out against the yellow / gold cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0023.
SOLD
OLD / VINTAGE UZBECK SAMARKAND SUZANI, SUPERB ...
Item Ref
T-0021
Size: 7ft 8in x 5ft 6in (233 x 167cm).
Old / vintage Uzbek Samarkand suzani.
1st half 20th century.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in six strips, silk twist work on a ivory hand woven linen / cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0021.
Old / vintage Uzbek Samarkand suzani.
1st half 20th century.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item. The suzani is then backed with fine cotton to give it strength and body.
This example is probably from Samarkand and it features large multi coloured solar discs entwined in a green leafy vine. The suzani has been embroidered in six strips, silk twist work on a ivory hand woven linen / cotton ground.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and a few scattered small old stains, the suzani is not backed.
The suzani is ready for display or it could be used as a bed cover.
Ref: T-0021.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK SHAHRIZABAZ LAKAI SUZANI, FINE DETAILED ...
Item Ref
T-0003
Size: 7ft 3in x 6ft 3in (220 x 190cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai suzani for Shahrizabaz, silk floss on a ivory cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is woven with silk floss embroidery 'tambour work' on a plain ivory cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Lakai origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small historic stains. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0003.
Antique Uzbek Lakai suzani for Shahrizabaz, silk floss on a ivory cotton ground.
Circa 1900/20.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding or other special occasion. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt or family home. They are usually embroidered in silk on on a cotton, silk, linen or wool ground. The suzani is often backed with a fine cotton lining to give it strength and body. Suzani can be used in the modern home as wall hangings, bed covers or decorative throws.
This example is woven with silk floss embroidery 'tambour work' on a plain ivory cotton field. It was probably woven in Southern Uzbekistan by ladies of Lakai origin. The suzani would have been used as a bed cover or wall hanging.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, there are a few very small historic stains. The suzani is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
The suzani is ready for display.
Ref: T-0003.
SOLD
VINTAGE UZBEK BOKHARA SUZANI OF SMALL SIZE, ...
Item Ref
T-0008
Size: 5ft 11in x 4ft 11in (180 x 150cm).
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item.
This small example is of a floral lattice design on a plain ivory ground, the border is of a traditional large scale design.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has not been backed. There are a few historic stains to the plain field.
The suzani would make a good wall hanging display item.
Ref: T-0008.
Antique Uzbek Bokhara suzani of small size.
Circa 1900.
Suzani are silk embroideries that have been woven in Uzbekistan for many hundreds of years, they are treasured family items woven by the ladies of a family usually to celebrate a wedding. They are then used to decorate the inside of the Yurt. They are embroidered in silk on strips of cotton which are then joined together to make the complete item.
This small example is of a floral lattice design on a plain ivory ground, the border is of a traditional large scale design.
The condition is good with only very slight wear and no repairs, the suzani has not been backed. There are a few historic stains to the plain field.
The suzani would make a good wall hanging display item.
Ref: T-0008.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK LAKAI 'DASTERKHAN' EATING CLOTH, CIRCA ...
Item Ref
T-0005
Size: 6ft 5in x 5ft 5in (195 x 166cm).
Antique Uzbek Lakai 'dasterkhan' eating cloth.
Circa 1900/20.
A 'dasterkhan' is a cloth placed on to the ground for a meal to be served on, in the same way as we would use a table cloth. This example woven for use on special occasions, has a multi coloured design embroidered in silk floss onto a black wool ground. It was probably made by the Lakai tribe in southern Uzbekistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the dasterkhan is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
Ref: T-0005.
Antique Uzbek Lakai 'dasterkhan' eating cloth.
Circa 1900/20.
A 'dasterkhan' is a cloth placed on to the ground for a meal to be served on, in the same way as we would use a table cloth. This example woven for use on special occasions, has a multi coloured design embroidered in silk floss onto a black wool ground. It was probably made by the Lakai tribe in southern Uzbekistan.
The condition is excellent with only very slight wear and no repairs, the dasterkhan is backed with printed Russian cotton, it was re-backed in 2014.
Ref: T-0005.
SOLD
ANTIQUE SWEDISH CARRIAGE CUSHION, COMPLETE WITH BACK, ...
Item Ref
H-443
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 7in (70 x 48cm).
Antique Swedish carriage cushion, filled and ready for use.
Mid 19th century.
This beautiful carriage cushion has a truly outstanding design with a single large animal.... maybe a horse; surrounded by small birds in the inner border, with deer in the outer border. The cushion has a black striped back and is filled ready for use.
The cushion is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent colour, there are a few signs of use on the seams which could be easily fixed.
Stock Number: H-443.
Antique Swedish carriage cushion, filled and ready for use.
Mid 19th century.
This beautiful carriage cushion has a truly outstanding design with a single large animal.... maybe a horse; surrounded by small birds in the inner border, with deer in the outer border. The cushion has a black striped back and is filled ready for use.
The cushion is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent colour, there are a few signs of use on the seams which could be easily fixed.
Stock Number: H-443.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK SILK VELVET IKAT UUT KAP ...
Item Ref
T-0328
Size: 2ft 6in x 1ft 4in (75 x 40cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek silk velvet ikat uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this pair are made using re-purposed silk velvet ikat mounted onto white felt. The backs of the bags are covered in red wool cloth with simple embroidered designs.
The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear / damage to the velvet faces.
Stock Number: T-0328.
Antique Uzbek silk velvet ikat uut kap ilgich, shield wall hangings for the yurt.
late 19th century.
Uut kap ilgich are shield shaped hangings that usually formed part of a brides dowry; this pair are made using re-purposed silk velvet ikat mounted onto white felt. The backs of the bags are covered in red wool cloth with simple embroidered designs.
The condition is good with some small areas of age related wear / damage to the velvet faces.
Stock Number: T-0328.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK SILK IKAT GENTLEMANS COAT 'KHALAT' ...
Item Ref
T-0480
Size: 4ft 8in x 3ft 8in (143 x 112cm).
Antique Uzbek silk ikat coat, known as 'khalat'.
Circa 1880.
This gentleman's coat in silk ikat design originates from the Bukhara region, this is a light weight summer coat lined with cotton printed with a floral design.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0480.
Antique Uzbek silk ikat coat, known as 'khalat'.
Circa 1880.
This gentleman's coat in silk ikat design originates from the Bukhara region, this is a light weight summer coat lined with cotton printed with a floral design.
The condition is excellent with some signs of use and a few historic small stains.
Stock Number: T-0480.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK SILK IKAT PANEL, IDEAL WALL ...
Item Ref
T-0210
Size: 5ft 9in x 5ft 6in (175 x 168cm).
Antique Uzbek silk ikat panel of good design.
Circa 1900.
The panel of traditional silk ikat has been framed using narrow strips of silk ikat that complement the central panel very well . The ikat panel is backed with later Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use.
This would make an excellent wall hanging or table cover.
Stock Number: T-0210.
Antique Uzbek silk ikat panel of good design.
Circa 1900.
The panel of traditional silk ikat has been framed using narrow strips of silk ikat that complement the central panel very well . The ikat panel is backed with later Russian printed cotton cloth.
The condition is excellent with only very slight signs of use.
This would make an excellent wall hanging or table cover.
Stock Number: T-0210.
SOLD
ANTIQUE UZBEK CEREMONIAL TABLE COVER, SILK TWIST ...
Item Ref
T-0506
Size: 2ft 9in x 2ft 8in (85 x 81cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover, silk twist on blue velvet.
Late 19th century.
An excellent example of an Uzbek ceremonial cover for a tea table, to be used on special occasions such as weddings. This example has silk twist work on blue velvet, possibly of Russian origin. These were produced in urban workshops rather than being of tribal origin. Probably originating from the south of Uzbekistan. The cover was re-backed in Kabul in 2005.
The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear, very slight water marks to the velvet.
Stock Number: T-0506.
Antique Uzbek ceremonial table cover, silk twist on blue velvet.
Late 19th century.
An excellent example of an Uzbek ceremonial cover for a tea table, to be used on special occasions such as weddings. This example has silk twist work on blue velvet, possibly of Russian origin. These were produced in urban workshops rather than being of tribal origin. Probably originating from the south of Uzbekistan. The cover was re-backed in Kabul in 2005.
The condition is good with some very slight age / use related wear, very slight water marks to the velvet.
Stock Number: T-0506.
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ANTIQUE SWEDISH CARRIAGE CUSHION COVER FACE, NINE ...
Item Ref
H-444
Size: 2ft 4in x 1ft 10in (71 x 56cm).
Antique Swedish carriage cushion cover face.
Mid 19th century.
This beautiful cushion cover face is woven in interlocked tapestry technique; the design is a diamond lattice containing nine ladies in traditional dress. This textile would make a wonderful wall hanging or could be re-made into a cushion.
The textile is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent colour.
The textile has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-444.
Antique Swedish carriage cushion cover face.
Mid 19th century.
This beautiful cushion cover face is woven in interlocked tapestry technique; the design is a diamond lattice containing nine ladies in traditional dress. This textile would make a wonderful wall hanging or could be re-made into a cushion.
The textile is in excellent condition with very slight wear and excellent colour.
The textile has been hand washed and is ready for use or display.
Stock Number: H-444.
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ANTIQUE EMBROIDERED CEREMONIAL HORSE / SADDLE COVER ...
Item Ref
T-0066
Size: 4ft 9inx 4ft 0in (146 x 123cm) excluding tassels.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1890.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The entire surface is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2014.
Stock Number: T-0066.
Antique Uzbek Lakai tribal ceremonial horse / saddle cover.
Circa 1890.
This beautiful embroidered horse / saddle cover was made by the Lakai tribe of Uzbekistan, it was used on special occasions such as weddings. The entire surface is covered in silk embroidery with classic Lakai designs.
The cover is in outstanding condition with very little wear, the cotton lining was replaced in Kabul in 2014.
Stock Number: T-0066.
SOLD
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