Lakai Nim-Suzani

Embroidered on a saffron yellow silk background, this pretty suzani has an elegantly drawn floral border and niche, while the field is undecorated. This format is often mistaken for a prayer design, but it is more likely to be an decorative architectural device, to be used as a room divider, or over a doorway or possibly a mirror. Note the charming calligraphy in the borders. One could imagine this piece working well in many settings, both traditional and contemporary. Lined with a beautiful Russian chintz.
Origin: Uzbekistan
Size: 140 x 94 cm
Date: Circa 1900
Condition: Silk Background repaired in places. Embroidery in very good condition. Lining in very good condition. Professionally cleaned.
Ref: JR402
Price: £950.00

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