Suzani
Bokhara, Uzbekistan
Silk on cotton, circa 1840.
Trellis design on centre field;
murex dye used in flowers on border;
irises, pomegranates and carnations throughout.
90 in x 57 in
229 cms x 146 cms

Lit.:
A similar piece in Vok Collection;
see Plate 31, Vok Collection: Suzani, A Textile from Central Asia,
Ignazio Vok, Intro. and text by Jakob Taube,
Edition Vok, Munich 1994