Suzani (wall hanging)
Maker
Unknown, Uzbek
Datec. 20th century
MediumSilk or synthetic silk
Dimensions79.25 x 97.25 in
Credit LineGift of Timothy Sullivan '89
Object numberAS2006.09.SUL
DescriptionSuzani wall hanging or bed cover with a pale orange ground and finely embroidered with twelve floral medallions within a floral field and surrounded by a band of flowers and leaves.
Note a small area where the design was sketched but left unembroidered.
ClassificationsTextiles
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