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Large Nurata Suzani
New
275 x 210 cm (9' x 6' 11")
Uzbekistan, mid 19th century
Condition: very good, minor small repairs
Silk on cotton
This impressive, well-proportioned embroidery of outstanding quality belongs to the group of so-called Nurata Suzanis.
The town of Nurata, located about 100?km north of Bukhara, is known for a distinctive design featuring stylized floral bushes. However, this pattern also appears in many other regions of Uzbekistan, making any geographical attribution a matter of caution. The association with Nurata likely originates from the book 'Suzani Uzbekistana' by Tschepelewezkaja (1961) - for a long time the only comprehensive study on these embroideries and therefore indispensable for anyone working on the subject. On plates 1-4, she presents three black-and-white Suzanis with star motifs and floral bushes, all attributed to Nurata. Even without color, it is evident that the pieces differ greatly in expression - one of them would today more likely be assigned to the Bukhara group. In some Suzanis, large floral compositions radiate outward from a central star, resulting in crowded corners. In our piece, however, a more convincing solution has been found: the floral motifs organically emerge from the corners, with clearly defined stems and blossom structures. The medallion at the center is rendered in most embroideries as a star with pointed rays - but the soft, almost round form in our example is quite rare. A comparable piece exists in a Munich private collection and will soon be published; it features similar border treatments and vine arrangements. As is characteristic of fine Suzanis, every bush bears different blossoms. The medallion also exhibits a rich floral variety. Particularly striking are the carnations, which seem to push outward from the center and ultimately settle on the tips of the star. Three characteristic birds enliven the field, accompanied by two water jugs - traditional symbols of fertility. The beautifully composed, densely patterned border displays cross-sectioned blossoms within a finely drawn vine framework, interspersed with a cornucopia of smaller plants. Since Suzanis are traditionally embroidered in strips, variations in color are not uncommon. On the left side, one can see a delightful light blue - a unique charm of this piece. A (floral) poem in textile form.
Estimate: € 20000 - 30000
Uzbekistan, mid 19th century
Condition: very good, minor small repairs
Silk on cotton
This impressive, well-proportioned embroidery of outstanding quality belongs to the group of so-called Nurata Suzanis.
The town of Nurata, located about 100?km north of Bukhara, is known for a distinctive design featuring stylized floral bushes. However, this pattern also appears in many other regions of Uzbekistan, making any geographical attribution a matter of caution. The association with Nurata likely originates from the book 'Suzani Uzbekistana' by Tschepelewezkaja (1961) - for a long time the only comprehensive study on these embroideries and therefore indispensable for anyone working on the subject. On plates 1-4, she presents three black-and-white Suzanis with star motifs and floral bushes, all attributed to Nurata. Even without color, it is evident that the pieces differ greatly in expression - one of them would today more likely be assigned to the Bukhara group. In some Suzanis, large floral compositions radiate outward from a central star, resulting in crowded corners. In our piece, however, a more convincing solution has been found: the floral motifs organically emerge from the corners, with clearly defined stems and blossom structures. The medallion at the center is rendered in most embroideries as a star with pointed rays - but the soft, almost round form in our example is quite rare. A comparable piece exists in a Munich private collection and will soon be published; it features similar border treatments and vine arrangements. As is characteristic of fine Suzanis, every bush bears different blossoms. The medallion also exhibits a rich floral variety. Particularly striking are the carnations, which seem to push outward from the center and ultimately settle on the tips of the star. Three characteristic birds enliven the field, accompanied by two water jugs - traditional symbols of fertility. The beautifully composed, densely patterned border displays cross-sectioned blossoms within a finely drawn vine framework, interspersed with a cornucopia of smaller plants. Since Suzanis are traditionally embroidered in strips, variations in color are not uncommon. On the left side, one can see a delightful light blue - a unique charm of this piece. A (floral) poem in textile form.
Estimate: € 20000 - 30000