Suzani Throw Pillow No.3 sesami-service and an authentic 1840s De-Nimes

and an authentic 1840s De-Nimes ticking patch at the back waist

Cut from a handwoven French cotton-linen mattress cover

One of one · 19th century · American

Often found in shades of red

wears in slowly

Suzani Throw Pillow No.3 sesami-service and an authentic 1840s De-NimesCut from an early 20th 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 through