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Samarkand Suzani

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Destination: Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Suzanis, the root of which means “needle” in Persian, were traditionally embroidered by brides-to-be for their dowries. In large part a show of skill and industriousness, it’s said that discerning potential mother-in-laws would look at the quality of the suzani before looking at the girl herself to judge whether she was a suitable match for her son. This traditional black-and-red suzani comes from the storied city of Samarkand, a major stop along the Silk Road as well as the magnificent capital of the Timurid Dynasty, founded by the powerful, eponymous 14th century ruler.

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Timur, also known as Tamerlane, was known as both a fearsome military leader and a great patron of the arts, reportedly sparing the lives of artists, craftsmen, and architects in the cities he conquered so that he ... Read More

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5.3 x 5.2 ft

$310.00
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