{"product_id":"vintage-silk-uzbek-suzani-242-x-240-cm-711-x-710","title":"Vintage Silk Uzbek Suzani","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eThis incredible vintage Uzbek Suzani is hand-embroidered in silk on a handwoven cotton ground, reflecting a textile tradition that has been practised across Central Asia for centuries. The word \u003cem data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"191\"\u003esuzani\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Farsi \u003cem data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"222\"\u003esuzan\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning needle, referring to the intricate needlework that defines these remarkable textiles. Historically, Suzani embroideries were created by women as part of a bride’s dowry, often made collaboratively by mothers, daughters and relatives in the months leading up to a wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"826\"\u003eThe design is centred around a bold circular medallion that radiates outward like a stylised sun, a common motif in Suzani embroidery associated with vitality and protection. Surrounding bands of petal forms and small floral details create movement across the field, while the border is framed with scrolling vine motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1123\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSilk thread in soft pink tones brings contrast against the warm, earthy ground, its natural sheen catching the light and giving the embroidery subtle depth. Slight variations in stitching reflect the hand of the maker, preserving the character and authenticity of this traditional Uzbek textile. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThere is nothing like this piece in our collection. A true rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najaf Rugs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48172045697280,"sku":"NR-0414","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1805\/7216\/files\/1_0e01d375-cf2b-44c5-a276-256c2c9ed0a8.jpg?v=1774239126","url":"https:\/\/www.najaf.com.au\/products\/vintage-silk-uzbek-suzani-242-x-240-cm-711-x-710","provider":"Najaf Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}