SUZANI TEXTILE

Early 20th century
Hand embroidered, silk, mixed dyes
64.9 x 37.9 in (165 x 96.5 cm)

There is a black fabric sleeve sown on the back of the carpet in case it is desired to be hung

This lot will be shipped in a roll

A Suzani ceremonial embroidered textile from Uzbekistan. The word “suzan” means a “needle”. This textile is composed of a silk fabric backed with local tradecloth and finely embroidered with a variety of abstract floral elements. There appear to be two opposite facing arches embroidered in the central panel indicating that this particular textile may have been used for prayers on special occasions.