DESCRIPTION
Turquoise Ground with a Tree of Life, Cascading Pomegranates, an Ivory Fish, and Floral Borders
DIMENSIONS
83” x 54”
Note: All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the measuring point or angle.
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Silk embroidery on handwoven cotton
Centered by a graceful Tree of Life, this exceptional antique suzani is filled with cascading pomegranates, delicate vines, and stylized blossoms embroidered across a luminous turquoise ground. Framed by floral borders and large corner blossoms, the composition celebrates the abundance and vitality of the natural world through one of Central Asia’s most cherished textile traditions.
At the base of the tree, three small embroidered fish—two crimson and one ivory—swim among stylized grasses, a rare and enchanting detail in traditional suzanis. Together with the flourishing branches and abundant pomegranates, they evoke flowing water, protection, and the continuity of life, while the single ivory fish lends a quiet sense of balance and wonder to the composition.
Traditionally embroidered as part of a bride’s dowry, suzanis such as this were cherished family heirlooms that embodied artistic skill, prosperity, and enduring cultural traditions. The brilliant turquoise ground, vibrant silk embroidery, and beautifully balanced composition make this an outstanding example of early twentieth-century Central Asian craftsmanship.
DESCRIPTION
Turquoise Ground with a Tree of Life, Cascading Pomegranates, an Ivory Fish, and Floral Borders
DIMENSIONS
83” x 54”
Note: All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the measuring point or angle.
MORE DETAILS
Silk embroidery on handwoven cotton
Centered by a graceful Tree of Life, this exceptional antique suzani is filled with cascading pomegranates, delicate vines, and stylized blossoms embroidered across a luminous turquoise ground. Framed by floral borders and large corner blossoms, the composition celebrates the abundance and vitality of the natural world through one of Central Asia’s most cherished textile traditions.
At the base of the tree, three small embroidered fish—two crimson and one ivory—swim among stylized grasses, a rare and enchanting detail in traditional suzanis. Together with the flourishing branches and abundant pomegranates, they evoke flowing water, protection, and the continuity of life, while the single ivory fish lends a quiet sense of balance and wonder to the composition.
Traditionally embroidered as part of a bride’s dowry, suzanis such as this were cherished family heirlooms that embodied artistic skill, prosperity, and enduring cultural traditions. The brilliant turquoise ground, vibrant silk embroidery, and beautifully balanced composition make this an outstanding example of early twentieth-century Central Asian craftsmanship.
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