Embroidery fancywork is one of the most ancient ways of cloths’ decoration. It requires neither machinery tools nor complex technical methods and should have forerun patterned weaving. The creation of patterns using the system of weaving multicolored threads of the basis and folk decorative art. However, patterned weaving was not typical for Central Asia though it had been applied here from the ancient times. Embroidery made elegant dresses and headdresses, small domestic things, some parts of horse dresses. It was also the gorgeous decoration of dwellings.
The term Suzani means “needlework” — specifically, the exquisite cotton thread embroidery panels made by Uzbek women. Traditionally, this embroidery work began at the birth of a daughter and continued, with the help of family and friends, until the bride’s dowry was complete. As the Soviet era ended and Westerners discovered Central Asian folk arts, the price of antique suzanis skyrocketed. Now maharani arts brings you recent and contemporary suzanis, affordably priced. Handmade Suzanis by alesouk.com are genuine folk art, stitched by hand in the traditional manner. Once used as coverlets for the bridal bed, these gorgeous textiles can bring color and texture to any environ. Suzani makes delightful wall hangings, bedspreads, furniture throws, pillows, or even tablecloths.
Originally published at alesouk
