Antique Islamic Empire Embroidered Footman Embroidery from Uzbekistan Patchwork Afghanistan HH1

Very beautiful, rare and unique antique Zusani wall hanging from Uzbekistan / Afghanistan.

Suzani Characteristic of late Samarkander works is the reduction of colors and the transformation of the leafy wreaths around the rosettes into so-called (tendrils of the melon plants)

Basic material : cotton fabric

Embroidery thread: silk and cotton

Technique: surfaces basma contours chain stitch

Dimensions : 200 x 130 cm

Material: 60% cotton, 30% viscose 10% silk

An embroidered Uzbek footman is one of the most coveted pieces in a collection of oriental textiles. It is handcrafted in one piece with silk on woolen fabric. At the wedding ceremony, the boktsche, such as the wrappings from Central Asia, is said to have been used to keep bread or a Koran bag warm, and later to be used to store the woman's personal belongings.

A truly remarkable antique Uzbek textile of unusual qualities.

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