The weeks have gone by and each Monday I think ‘this is the week
to write about Ikat’ and then I think of something more important to write
about. Now finally Monday rolls around and I could educate you all on Ikat, but
guess what, after much deliberation I think we should start with Suzani; it's so NOW! (I find it funny to write that,
I would never say ‘It’s so NOW’).
I say it is a NOW pattern but Suzanis have been around since
the 15th century. The term 'Suzani' translates to 'needle' and refers to
the heavy needlework embroidery. An interesting technique used in creating
Suzanis is couching - where thread is laid down on the fabric and then
stitched in place using another to create a raised line.
Traditionally made by brides in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and
other central Asian countries as part of their dowry, the Suzani was presented
to the groom on their wedding day. Made from cotton or silk and embroidered in the same thread, Suzanis are colourful and often depict sun and moon discs, flowers, leaves, fruits and occasionally fish and birds.
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| Amazing scale Suzani print occasional chairs. Love the layout of the room. |
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| Suzani print tablecloth. |
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| Suburban Home Alfred Shaheen Indigo Printed Suzani. |
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| Martin Lawrence-Bullard traditional embroidered Suzani headboard. |
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| Beautiful small scale printed Suzani wingback chairs, the upholstery is perfection! Look at how the pattern repeat is identical on both chairs. |
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| Robert Allen Medallion Band Colour Toffee. |
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| Traditional embroidered Suzani bedspread. |
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| Kathryn Ireland Interior. |
