19th Century Suzani Embroidery 168 x 210cm / 5'6" x 6'11"

19th Century Suzani Embroidery 168 x 210cm / 5'6" x 6'11"This beautiful embroidery from Uzbekistan has a strong Moghul feel in the winey red and the small flowering sprigs dispersed over the field. A small field of carnations..? With the smaller,light blue flowers and the green leaves it is terribly pretty, despite some uneven discolouration to the ground. Priced accordingly.

Theborder in rich terracotta is inoffensive and the colours generally try to fit in with your scheme rather than disturb it- hence the power of the antique rug

Marvel at the quality

demonstrating the Herati or 'fish' design

Multiple greens

wider at the bottom end than the middle

Highly patinated and with beautiful natural dyes

light blue border

Brightly coloured silks are embroidered onto a golden yellow silk background in the Rococo style

Frame size 42 x 43cm / 1'5" x 1'5"

Exceptional embroidery from Northern Italy

reminding us of the changing nature of the Greek Islands

Beautifully upholstered with fine