old suzani 'kerpich' uzbek tribes tashkent uzbekistan central asia

Old Suzani 'Kerpich', Uzbek Tribes, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Central Asia.


Price

SOLD

Item Ref

BM/SZ1

Description

Referred to as a 'kerpich', this stunning Suzani incorporates the '3-balls' design, used by Tamerlane in his flag, symbolising strength and wisdom.
Embroidered in fine silk chain-stitch on a plain ivory cotton background, this beautiful suzani was made in the mid 1900s when a few Uzbek women went back to their ancient art of making fine suzanis in the old traditional way in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Size: 1.35m x 0.54m (4' 5" x 1' 9").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM/SZ1


Dimensions

Height = 135 cm (53")
Width = 54 cm (21")
Depth = 0 cm (0")



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