Suzani Throw Pillow sesami-service What began as a mark

What began as a mark of nobility became

something that has outlasted almost everything made since

making it resistant to the weight and friction of repeated grain storage

" Made in the mid 19th century

Suzani Throw Pillow sesami-service What began as a markCut from a late 19th 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