DESCRIPTION
Ivory Ground with Twin Emerald Medallions, Saffron Rosettes, Crimson Borders, and Stylized Floral Vines
DIMENSIONS
89” x 58”
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
Circa 1910–1930
Centered by two radiant emerald medallions, this exceptional antique suzani is framed by stylized blossoms, curling cloud borders, and scrolling vines in a rich palette of crimson, saffron, ivory, deep violet, and green. Between the medallions are distinctive heart-shaped purple motifs, an uncommon feature that adds warmth to the composition while symbolizing love, fertility, and abundance.
Likely embroidered in the Lakai tradition of Central Asia, this textile exemplifies the bold compositions and vibrant colors that distinguish some of the region’s most celebrated suzanis. Created as part of a bride’s dowry, pieces such as this were stitched over many months and cherished as family heirlooms, celebrating prosperity, protection, and the hope for a flourishing future. Its remarkably preserved silk embroidery and striking graphic design make it an outstanding example of early twentieth-century craftsmanship.
DESCRIPTION
Ivory Ground with Twin Emerald Medallions, Saffron Rosettes, Crimson Borders, and Stylized Floral Vines
DIMENSIONS
89” x 58”
Note: All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly depending on the measuring point or angle.
MORE DETAILS
Silk embroidery on handwoven cotton
Circa 1910–1930
Centered by two radiant emerald medallions, this exceptional antique suzani is framed by stylized blossoms, curling cloud borders, and scrolling vines in a rich palette of crimson, saffron, ivory, deep violet, and green. Between the medallions are distinctive heart-shaped purple motifs, an uncommon feature that adds warmth to the composition while symbolizing love, fertility, and abundance.
Likely embroidered in the Lakai tradition of Central Asia, this textile exemplifies the bold compositions and vibrant colors that distinguish some of the region’s most celebrated suzanis. Created as part of a bride’s dowry, pieces such as this were stitched over many months and cherished as family heirlooms, celebrating prosperity, protection, and the hope for a flourishing future. Its remarkably preserved silk embroidery and striking graphic design make it an outstanding example of early twentieth-century craftsmanship.
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