Suzani Throw Pillow sesami-service the fabric

the fabric

One of one · 19th century · American

The original textile was hand-embroidered by a group of women in preparation for a family wedding — a tradition in which young women would collectively stitch large decorative cloths as part of a bride's dowry

The precise geometric patchwork highlights the utilitarian aesthetic of the era

Each one tells its own story: sun-faded cotton

Suzani Throw Pillow sesami-service the fabricCut from a mid to late 19th century Suzani Uzbekistan. I found this Suzani on a sourcing trip through Central Asia. It was hand embroidered in Uzbekistan, likely made by a woman, or a group of women, in preparation for a wedding. The floral patterns, the sunburst shapestheyre bold, but not flashy. Stitched onto handwoven cotton, the threadwork shows age in the best way. Some areas are worn thin, others repaired with care. Its lived a life. Passed