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Suzani (wall hanging)
Maker
Unknown, Uzbek
Datec. 20th century
MediumSilk
Dimensions22.5 x 145.5 in
Credit LineGift of Timothy Sullivan '89
Object numberAS2006.10.SUL
DescriptionSuzani wall hanging, very long and colorful with an orange background. Decorated with five large floral medallions interspersed with four large floral bouquets. This type of suzani is known as zardevor, referring to a frieze across the top of a wall. Note drawn designs that were never embroidered.
ClassificationsTextiles
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