Pskent Suzani
late 19th century, 243 x 213 cm, Central Asia, North East Uzbekistan
This suzani composed of six panels was made in Pskent, a city in the former Emirate of Kokand. The foundation is embroidered all over. The circular motif characteristic of the provenance is known as "paliak" (moon), and the composition is called "oi paliak" (moon sky). It consists of purple-red circular blossoms with wide, golden yellow outlines that vary slightly in interior design. The centre of the composition is a circular blossom placed at the midpoint of the field and emphasised by its size.
ERBER, CHRISTIAN & DIETLINDE, et al., Suzani. Art Of The Silk Road. London 2025, no. 18
RIPPON BOSWELL, 83, 10 November 2013, lot 86
Condition
Good condition. Secured all around with a red textile band.
late 19th century, 243 x 213 cm, Central Asia, North East Uzbekistan
This suzani composed of six panels was made in Pskent, a city in the former Emirate of Kokand. The foundation is embroidered all over. The circular motif characteristic of the provenance is known as "paliak" (moon), and the composition is called "oi paliak" (moon sky). It consists of purple-red circular blossoms with wide, golden yellow outlines that vary slightly in interior design. The centre of the composition is a circular blossom placed at the midpoint of the field and emphasised by its size.
ERBER, CHRISTIAN & DIETLINDE, et al., Suzani. Art Of The Silk Road. London 2025, no. 18
RIPPON BOSWELL, 83, 10 November 2013, lot 86
Condition
Good condition. Secured all around with a red textile band.
