Suzani Throw 218 x 146 cms W 75 - 150 Many elaborate and brightly coloured

Many elaborate and brightly coloured horse trappings are made specially for weddings

Size: 67 x 47 cm

weavers produced an amazing variety of bags and trappings

the pattern completely changes several times along the length of this band

Showing the black and red which Turcoman tribes are noted for

Suzani Throw 218 x 146 cms W 75 - 150 Many elaborate and brightly colouredThis exquisitely fine hand stitched suzani (meaning needlework) throw is made in Uzbekistan. Size: 218 x 146 cm Suzani means needle work and a great many were and still are made in Uzbekistan and traded in bazaars across the Middle East. Mid 20th century examples often have very bold colours. Patterns can be big and bold, coarse or superbly delicate. Most are made from approximately 40cms wide cotton or silk strips. The craft is an important ritual