Suzani Throw Pillow sesami-service Displayed in homes to signify

Displayed in homes to signify wealth

The seams are structural

The real method

allowing for efficient production

Collar and front panel made with a Siirt Blanket

Suzani Throw Pillow sesami-service Displayed in homes to signifyCut from a mid to late 19th century Suzani Uzbekistan. I found this Suzani on a sourcing trip through Central Asia. It was hand embroidered in Uzbekistan, likely made by a woman, or a group of women, in preparation for a wedding. The floral patterns, the sunburst shapestheyre bold, but not flashy. Stitched onto handwoven cotton, the threadwork shows age in the best way. Some areas are worn thin, others repaired with care. Its lived a life. Passed