Suzani wall hanging

NameSuzani wall hanging

Date2018

Place madeTashkent, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Asia

Mediumadras (cotton warp, silk weft), naturally-dyed silk thread

Dimensions73 1/2 × 97 in. (186.6904 × 246.3805 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mary Littrell

Object numberA.2024.9.1

ProvenanceContemporary embroideries from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, donor purchased directly from artists while visiting their workshops between 2000 and 2018.

DescriptionRectangular hanging made of three panels of white plainwoven adras (cotton/silk blended fabric) ground embroidered in silk thread. The embroidery is arranged in a grid pattern of squares with an enlarged central square, all bordered with bands of flowering vines. The majority of squares contain circular / medallion designs and floral sprays, with a few others featuring geometric or floral grids. The hanging is edged with a burgundy cotton border. Natural dyes.