Hand Stitched Suzani (CSSU010124 | 44 x 64")

Hand-Stitched Silk on Silk Suzani | 44" x 64"

A bold and beautifully stylized silk-on-silk Suzani from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, this hand-stitched textile centers on an oversized tulip motif—an enduring symbol of abundance, beauty, and renewal within Central Asian textile traditions. Dramatic in scale yet graceful in movement, the composition feels both graphic and deeply romantic, allowing the singular floral form to command attention with quiet confidence.

Rendered in luminous silk embroidery threads in shades of cobalt blue, coral red, dusty pink, and lavender, the tulip unfolds across a rare hand-loomed mauve rose silk ground that lends the entire piece a soft, atmospheric richness. The unusual coloration gives the textile a distinctly elevated and painterly quality—bold in contrast, yet softened by the warmth and depth of the rose-toned silk.

Hand embroidered by a single artist in a traditional chain stitch, the surface carries an expressive sense of movement and artistry. Intricate flicker stitching throughout adds texture, dimension, and subtle animation to the design, allowing the embroidery to shift beautifully as it catches the light. A complementary floral border in hues of blue and red, framed in pink silk, grounds the composition while enhancing its sense of balance and refinement.

There is a remarkable modernity to this piece despite its deep roots in tradition—its large-scale botanical form reading almost like textile art. It brings color, symbolism, and richly collected sophistication to any interior.