A TASHKENT SUZANI TEXTILE Central Asia, Uzbekistan, 19th century

A TASHKENT SUZANI TEXTILE
Central Asia, Uzbekistan, 19th century

Silk embroidery on cotton featuring a typical decorative scheme with a central field composed of two rows of medallions, bordered by a narrower band of stylized flowers with large, flat heads predominantly in purple tones and outlined in black silk, based on its colours, stylistic features, and circular primary motifs, it can be identified as a characteristic product of craftsmanship from Tashkent in northern Uzbekistan, a centre renowned for its refined compositions, balanced layouts, vivid colour palettes, and densely worked embroidery, characteristic motifs include circular medallions, pomegranates, rosettes, and floral scrolls, often rendered in vibrant reds derived from cochineal.

223cm x 109cm

Literature:
Vol I., Vok Collection. Suzani. Eine textile Kunst aus Zentralasien. Munich 1994, pl. 2; Fanny D., Central Asian Embroidery, London, 1993; Bausback P., Susani-Stickereien aus Mittelasien, Exh. cat. 1981, pp. 55-60.

For a similar example:
The Suzani Museum and Research Center, Acc. no. A73-154 (online resource, last acc. 25/02/2026 h. 10:12 am CET).

Provenance:
The collection of Georges Antaki.