If you ever come across an old suzani with a low pricetag due to spotted wear or damage, you still might consider snatching it up. Take a look at these DIY-able projects that would be perfect for repurposing an old, less-than-perfect suzani:
• 1 a sofa upholstered with mismatched suzanis, via Anne Sage
• 2 antique suzani pillows from Tessera
• 3 a suzani-covered ottoman, with complete instructions at Better Homes and Gardens
• 4 try a small suzani-made bedside rug, like this one from Anthropologie, via Anthropologie Addict
• 5 cover a small tabletop, as in this example from 9 Mile Schoolhouse
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Very pretty.
I love these things. I don't know much about them and Google tends to be top heavy with the shopping results, so I'd like to ask: where is a good place to get a hold of one of these things at a reasonable price and for an item that is somewhat authentic. By authentic I mean either Uzbeki in origin or uses a typical Uzbeki pattern. Thanks.
They seem so versatile and a great way to add color to just about anything.
These are very nice. I have a round piece of fabric that I want to do something with I was thinking the top of a pouf or ottoman.
To spots best to use "Uzbek Suzani" Vintage you might get better results.
Lots on ebay-http://antiques.shop.ebay.com/Linens-Textiles-Pre-1930-/2218/i.html?_nkw=suzani
not the real deal but Donghia did come out with this fabric late last year- http://theglamlamb.blogspot.com/2009/08/donghia-suzani-fabric.html
more on ebay
http://stores.ebay.com/DESERT-of-SUZANI
Love these! Especially the first photo.
This is the kind of statement that makes people hate design websites: "If you ever come across an old suzani with a low pricetag due to spotted wear….."
like last time I was on vacation, backpacking through Uzbekistan?
Loving the suzanis, but I'm w/kristian... wtf?
I've trawled bazaars in Egypt, Yemen, Czech Republic, Nepal, Israel and India and have never "come across an old suzani..."
Well, this one says the condition is "used, stains, holes, restoration," so there you go. The price is $199, though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-HUGE-SILK-HANDMADE-EMBROIDERY-SUZANI-WALL-DECOR_W0QQitemZ400103829588QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5d280bf054
All gorgeous...
I love that suzani ottoman so much that I've just spent the last couple of hours researching embroidery and applique... and I am going to make that Ottoman from scratch - including the suzani! This is *so* my next project, and I hope I can post the results on AT in a month or two! Thanks for the gorgeous ideas!
What is considered an average price for a "fair condition" suzani? I've seen them at the flea market for $100 but i didn't know i that was a good price or a sucker price.
whats a suzani
I don't know what a suzani is, but I love that sofa!
LOVE the sofa!!!
@nomadchicky: what a great project! Good luck, and can't wait to see your results.
I show a great DIY for suzani first brough to the blog world by Design Sponge in my post on Ikat and Suzani last week. An amazing transformation of a very granny wing chair. See it at http://decorartsnow.com/2010/02/09/february-9-2010-spotlight-on-suzani-and-ikat-are-you-still-in-love/
Best, Lynn Byrne from Decor Arts Now
Hmm... antique textiles that young women spent days and days embroidering for their dowries... being cut up and used for keeping tushes cushy. It strikes me as somewhat crass.
What about conserving antique textiles for posterity, not posteriority?
"Suzani" is a word means needle in old persian and it is the name of textile technique as we call needle work. They are made in central Asia for centuries in a very primitive colors and designs. They used them to decorate their tents,as dress,bed cover and many other places. In the past ( Uzbekistan is on Silk Road) mostly made in silk but later also made on wool and cotton. The beauty of these pieces come from their breath taking designs and intense colors but also quality of fine work. You may see the best collections at Metropolitan Museum,Washington DC Textile Museum and private collection owner as Moshe Tabibnia or Cetinkaya.
I have traveled Uzbekistan 11 years ago and fell in love with them. Since then I carry large collection of tabel covers,bed covers,cushions and suzani throws at different sizes and recently furniture made from suzanis in my shop.
Please don't hesitate to ask more about suzani textiles. orientalisthome@gmail.com