Suzani
Maker
Unknown, Uzbek
DateEarly 20th century
MediumCloth, silk embroidery on cotton
Dimensions24.5 x 144.5 in
Credit LineGift of Timothy Sullivan '89
Object numberAS2006.08.SUL
DescriptionSuzani wall hanging with red background decorated with embroidered floral medallions within a floral field and bordered by a floral chain. This type of suzani is known as zardevor, referring to a frieze across the top of a wall.
ClassificationsTextiles
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Unknown, Kuna