Where is suzani from?
Originating from nomadic tribes in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries, suzanis have become highly collectable and valued for their beautiful decoration and fine craftsmanship.
What is Uzbek suzani?
Suzani is a type of embroidered and decorative tribal textile made in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries. Suzani is from the Persian سوزن Suzan which means needle. These hand-embroidered vintage suzanis are infused with the character that only comes from everyday use.
What is suzani trend?
The traditional Persian quilt design known as suzani is having a moment. The defining characteristic of suzanis is their intricately embroidered patterns of vines, leaves, flowers, and fruits, such as pomegranates.
Where are suzani rugs made?
Traditionally Suzani is a type of embroidered tribal textile made in Central Asian countries, notably Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Iran. The term Suzani is derived from the Persian word suzan meaning needle.
How do you clean suzani?
Before washing find a big bowl or bucket(or even the bath) and soak the suzani in salt water for a couple of hours. This will ‘set’ the dyes and prevent running. Then wash on a short cycle,my washing machine has a cool,30oC 30 minute programme so if yours has one(or shorter) then this would be fine.
How do you use suzani?
You can simply throw a suzani over a sofa. Or even use as a bedspread, I think a high-end luxury silk suzani would be great to use as a bedspread. One of my favourite uses, is being bold with the colour and upholstering some chairs with the suzani fabric.
What is a vintage Suzanis?
Suzani is a type of hand-embroidered and decorative tribal textile panel made in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and other Central Asian countries. These colourful, antique and vintage decorative textiles make beautiful wall hangings and drapes, bed covers or table covers.
What is a suzani kilim?
Suzani is the Persian word for embroidery. A lovely tribal weaving, which could be used on the floor, on the wall or as a bedspread.
Can you wash a suzani?
Design elements and technique Popular motifs include various symbols of hospitality, prosperity and joy—sun and moon disks, flowers, leaves and vines, fruits and occasionally fish and birds. Pomegranates are especially popular.
What is a suzani pattern?
A Suzani is a hand-embroidered, decorative textile made in Central Asia, particularly Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. These large textile panels were made by nomadic tribes and were an integral part of their nomadic lifestyle.