Suzani Afshar Extremely Fine Kilim - 10'3 x 6'5, Beige/Mix/Purple, 100% Wool Pile, 316 x 200 cm Hand Knotted Rug
BrandRugs of London
Description
Suzani Afshar fine kilim in pile and soumak weave. The word Suzani in Persian language (Farsi) means needle which is used to describe needlework or embroidery. Uzbekistan in central Asia located in the heart of the silk road was the centre of making Suzanis, generally produced by girls when becoming of age to get married to be added to their endowments. Its handcrafting included the use of silk with vibrant colours, and its designs were inspired and influenced by various cultures alongside the silk road, such as the Chinese, Ottoman and Persian empires. As an example, the Tulip design which is considered to be the perfect shape within the Turkish culture or the flowers taken from the famous Persian gardens. They were much desired and admired by travellers, including Europeans and are to this day considered a work of art. Today after the Soviet era ended, the production of Suzanis resumed to small numbers but in the same manner as hundreds of years ago using colourful silks on cotton or silk plane fabrics. They are generally used for hanging, bedcover, table cloth and high-value upholstery and are recognisable as extremely decorative.
£5,000.00