UZBEKISTAN - Lot 199

UZBEKISTAN Four-layered ecru linen "suzani" hanging, needle-embroidered with polychrome cotton or silk threads. A diamond-shaped composition known as "ferronerie", in which serrated leaves intersect to form compartments filled with flowers in a geometric composition. The border is adorned with flowering stems forming a scroll around large star-shaped flowers with poly-lobed petals in the Mongolian tradition, encircled by a fine floral band. Cotton lining with blue and white motifs. Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara region, 19th century or later 150 x 110 cm Restorations and minor wear to edges and reverse. Provenance of the former Narychkin family, who left Russia in the 1910s. Expert : Laure Soustiel Arts of Islam and India Expert member of SFEP 04 42 64 33 45 lauresoustiel@gmail.com Please ask for condition reports: they are not included in the descriptions.