UzbekistanHand-embroidered
Antique Silk Uzbek Suzani
Antique Silk Uzbek Suzani
One of a kind
- Size
- 253 x 182 cm (8'4" x 5'12")
- Origin
- Uzbekistan
- Weave
- Hand-embroidered
- Age
- Circa 1900–1930
- Materials
- Silk pile on a silk foundation
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About this piece
Made by Hand in Uzbekistan
This is a rare early 20th century silk on silk Uzbek Suzani, hand-embroidered in Uzbekistan at a time when the Suzani tradition was still fully intact as a living dowry practice, worked by women in their own households for presentation at a wedding. The silk-on-silk construction places this piece at the very top of the Suzani tradition.
The silk foundation and the silk thread together produce a luminosity and richness that cotton-based Suzanis cannot approach, the surface catches light at every angle, shifting in depth and colour as you move around it. The layout is structured and open-centred, with repeating floral medallions and symbolic motifs, pomegranates, sunbursts, vines, arranged with a formality that reflects both the occasion it was made for and the skill of the embroiderer.
The motifs carry meaning: growth, protection, continuity. As an antique piece, it has been carefully preserved and professionally cleaned.
- Size
- 253 x 182 cm (8'4" x 5'12")
- Origin
- Uzbekistan
- Construction
- Hand-embroidered
- Materials
- Silk pile on a silk foundation.
- Age
- Circa 1900–1930
- Condition
- Antique. A historic piece that has been carefully preserved, professionally cleaned and restored where required.
- Stock No.
- NR-0427
Up Close
Every stitch, colour shift and texture, photographed in natural light.
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Why a Najaf piece
Made by hand
Embroidered, woven or stitched by hand, using techniques passed down through generations.
Natural fibres
Silk, cotton and wool, never synthetics, so it ages beautifully.
One of a kind
A singular piece that will never be made exactly again.
True to life
Photographed in natural light with minimal editing, so the piece that arrives is the one you chose.
Loved, Rug After Rug
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Good to know
Will it look the same in person as it does online?
We photograph every piece in natural light with minimal editing, so the colours you see are as true to life as possible. It’s something we take a lot of care with, and something our customers often comment on.
That said, colours can shift slightly depending on your screen or the lighting in your home. If you’d like extra photos or a video before purchasing, we’re always happy to help.
How do I care for it?
Keep it out of strong direct sun, which can fade natural dyes over time. Shake out or gently vacuum on a low setting, spot clean spills with a damp cloth straight away, and for anything more, take it to a specialist textile cleaner. If you're hanging it, a rod sleeve stitched along the top spreads the weight evenly.
How long does delivery usually take?
Delivery times depend on your location.
For most Australian orders, delivery is quite quick. NSW and VIC typically arrive within 1–2 business days, the ACT within 2–3 business days, QLD and TAS within 2–4 business days, and WA and the NT within 3–6 business days.
Most international deliveries arrive within 1–4 weeks.
You can find more detailed timeframes on our Shipping & Delivery page: Shipping & Delivery.
Can I see it in person before I decide?
Of course. We're at our Rowville warehouse most days and you're welcome to come in and browse.
Give us a call before you head over and we'll have this piece, and anything else you'd like to compare, laid out and ready for you.
What if it isn't quite right?
We want you to feel completely confident in your purchase. If something doesn’t feel right once you’ve seen it in your space, we’re here to help.
We accept returns or exchanges on full-priced items, meaning pieces that are not part of our clearance collection.
Returns must be initiated within 7 days of receiving your order, or within 7 days of purchase if bought in person.
As each piece is handmade and one of a kind, we keep this window short so that any returned piece can be offered again in the same condition.
Rugs must be returned in the same condition they were received.
For full details, please see our Returns & Exchanges page: Returns & Exchanges.
