Suzani (textile)

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. The art of making such textiles in Iran is called سوزن‌دوزی Suzandozi (needlework). Suzanis amazingly not disapear in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In the early 15th century, Ruy Gonzáles de Clavijo, the Castilian ambassador to the court of Timur (Tamerlane), left detailed descriptions of embroideries that were probably forerunners of the suzani.[1]

Kermina Suzani, first half 19th century, Uzbekistan. The large blossoms in red, orange, salmon, a pale aubergine and light blue show the characteristic metallic sheen of Kermina embroideries.
Uzbek Suzani wedding cloth
FarWayArt Persian Suzani textile

Suzanis were traditionally made by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry, and were presented to the groom on the wedding day.[2] These hand-embroidered vintage suzanis are infused with the character that only comes from everyday use. The story of each of these suzanis is as rich as their colors and as intricate as the designs that cover their surfaces.[3]

Major types of Suzani
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See also

References
  1. "Splendid Suzanis, 2003, Saudi Aramco World
  2. Article on suzanis
  3. Suzanis are one of the most popular folk arts in Uzbekistan
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