Istalifi: An Archaic Antique Uzbek Silk/Cotton Embroidered Suzani Circa 1900.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2693 |
This week we have listed a collection of beautiful antique silk textiles, tribal jewellery from the silk road for 7 days. Please see our other items. Our auctions end on Sunday June 21st from 12pm (for USA bidders) and from 8pm GMT (for European Bidders) and each lot is appox apart. Leave your bids early to avoid missing out.
An Archaic Antique Uzbek Silk/Cotton Embroidered Suzani circa 1900.
DESCRIPTION: This rare antique Uzbek silk/cotton embroidery is known as s...uzani / susani and dates to the early 1900's. It is a bridal dowry embroidery made in the rural areas of Shahrisabz. It is intricately chain-stitched embroidery with floral field design scattered around a central medallion. The colours are beautiful with an archaic feel to the design. The beautiful Russian cotton lining is typical of the period. It came from an old collection from the 1970's. It is a highly collectible and rare textile art worthy of any collection and would look great as a wall hanging or a bed cover.
HISTORY: Being at the heart of the ancient silk route, the people of Central Asia produced some of the most beautiful silk textiles in history. During the economic boom of the 19th Century, the region became extremely wealthy and their demand for luxury helped develop a very rich silk textile tradition. One of the most coveted of all their textiles were their dowry embroideries known as Suzani / Susani. They were made by the bride for her wedding gift and was her most prized possession. The suzani tradition existed in both rural and urban areas. The rural Shahrisabz suzanis were often chain-stitched on coloured ground fabric such as this example. They are often mis-attributed to the Uzbek Lakai tribe and in some circles Lakai has become the generic term for them. Over the past 50 years, the few surviving antique suzani embroideries have captured the imagination of collectors, museums and aficionados all over the world. Their intricate stitching and floral designs have struck a chord with the collectible market and demand increasing prices..
CONDITION: In good overall antique condition. It has natural age patina with a few slight slits and spots to the ground fabric as seen on photos. But none of this distracts.
SIZE: 153cm x 112cm (60.5" x 48").
SHIPPING:(We only charge exact shipping based on weight and location. All items will be shipped by Royal Mail. If you wish special courier services such as DHL, UPS or FedEX, please email prior bidding so we calculate costs.)
Shipping within UK: $15Shipping outside UK: approx. $30.
For combined shipping please email first.
PAYMENT: Paypal. SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY, NON-PAYING BIDDERS WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY.
RETURN POLICY:We only accept returns if the item received isn't as represented. Returns will only be accepted if item is received in same condition and initiated within 4 days of receiving. Buyer pays the return shipping cost. Refund will be made minus shipping cost.
DISCLAIMER:
Any statement made in the listings when describing attribution, age of any of our items are expressions of our opinions. Our opinions are formed honestly, in good faith and from our extensive understanding. It must be clearly understood, however, that due to the nature of the items we sell, our opinions when describing a listed items are not the final word and can be challenged and changed. We do our best to describe the condition as best as we can, but unless stated, it must be understood that all of our items are old and some antique so they will not be in perfect new condition. Thus we advise that you must understand all this when bidding and email us with questions so both you and we are left satisfied at the end of the transaction. We encourage communication in every aspect of selling and buying.
An Archaic Antique Uzbek Silk/Cotton Embroidered Suzani circa 1900.
DESCRIPTION: This rare antique Uzbek silk/cotton embroidery is known as s...uzani / susani and dates to the early 1900's. It is a bridal dowry embroidery made in the rural areas of Shahrisabz. It is intricately chain-stitched embroidery with floral field design scattered around a central medallion. The colours are beautiful with an archaic feel to the design. The beautiful Russian cotton lining is typical of the period. It came from an old collection from the 1970's. It is a highly collectible and rare textile art worthy of any collection and would look great as a wall hanging or a bed cover.
HISTORY: Being at the heart of the ancient silk route, the people of Central Asia produced some of the most beautiful silk textiles in history. During the economic boom of the 19th Century, the region became extremely wealthy and their demand for luxury helped develop a very rich silk textile tradition. One of the most coveted of all their textiles were their dowry embroideries known as Suzani / Susani. They were made by the bride for her wedding gift and was her most prized possession. The suzani tradition existed in both rural and urban areas. The rural Shahrisabz suzanis were often chain-stitched on coloured ground fabric such as this example. They are often mis-attributed to the Uzbek Lakai tribe and in some circles Lakai has become the generic term for them. Over the past 50 years, the few surviving antique suzani embroideries have captured the imagination of collectors, museums and aficionados all over the world. Their intricate stitching and floral designs have struck a chord with the collectible market and demand increasing prices..
CONDITION: In good overall antique condition. It has natural age patina with a few slight slits and spots to the ground fabric as seen on photos. But none of this distracts.
SIZE: 153cm x 112cm (60.5" x 48").
SHIPPING:(We only charge exact shipping based on weight and location. All items will be shipped by Royal Mail. If you wish special courier services such as DHL, UPS or FedEX, please email prior bidding so we calculate costs.)
Shipping within UK: $15Shipping outside UK: approx. $30.
For combined shipping please email first.
PAYMENT: Paypal. SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY, NON-PAYING BIDDERS WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY.
RETURN POLICY:We only accept returns if the item received isn't as represented. Returns will only be accepted if item is received in same condition and initiated within 4 days of receiving. Buyer pays the return shipping cost. Refund will be made minus shipping cost.
DISCLAIMER:
Any statement made in the listings when describing attribution, age of any of our items are expressions of our opinions. Our opinions are formed honestly, in good faith and from our extensive understanding. It must be clearly understood, however, that due to the nature of the items we sell, our opinions when describing a listed items are not the final word and can be challenged and changed. We do our best to describe the condition as best as we can, but unless stated, it must be understood that all of our items are old and some antique so they will not be in perfect new condition. Thus we advise that you must understand all this when bidding and email us with questions so both you and we are left satisfied at the end of the transaction. We encourage communication in every aspect of selling and buying.
