Notes on Oriental Rugs by Barry O'Connell

Suzani Embroidery: Khodjent Suzani 19th century From Urgut Gallery

Suzani: Khodjent Suzani 19th century From Urgut Gallery
Suzani: Khodjent Suzani 19th century From Urgut Gallery

Country of Origin: Tadjikistan

Date of Origin 19th century

Use: wall hanging

JBOC Comments: Khodjent is a majority Uzbek province of Tadjikistan

Description:

Khodjent Suzani PRICE $ 1,900.00 (USD):
Size: 292.1cm(H) x 210.8cm(W) / 9'7"(H) x 6'11"(W)
Region: Central Asia ? Uzbekistan
Item Type: Textiles ? Wall hanging
Period / Date: 19th century ? last quarter (1875 - 1899)
Other Colours: green olive, dark indigo, crimson, light crimson and red-brown
Materials: silk and cotton
Structure / Technique: homespun cotton (karboz), six panels, filling stitches - basma and ilmoq; the foundation fabric is so completely filled with stitches that it cannot be seen at all; attached cotton outer field
Condition: Excellent
Full Description: An exceptionally large Suzani which has a dramatic effect.

From Urgut Gallery, Cyprus

seen on www.Cloudband.com

Suzani: Khodjent Suzani 19th century From Urgut Gallery

Notes on Oriental Rugs by Barry O'Connell