Bokhara Suzani
Although 19th century suzanis from Uzbekistan were made commercially, many of the best examples were made as dowry gifts. This beautiful piece may be one of those. Exceptionally well-crafted with very fine embroidery and silk quality, it has survived in excellent original condition and was clearly cherished through the generations. Woven in six panels on a cotton background, the small-scale floral field design, is framed by borders with repeating large scale flowers, fan-like ornaments and meandering leaves. It is a beautifully crafted design, elegant and luxuriant. The colouring is exquisite with liberal use of fuchsia, a lovely burnt orange, greens for the leaves, with touches of pink and light blue. Recently cleaned and relined, it is an outstanding work which is both highly decorative and collectible.
Cat No: CJ408
Dimensions: 2.32m x 1.78m
Date: Circa 1860
Price: £9000.00