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Suzane (Jizzakh)

Unknown authorEarly XX century

Arts & Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Arts & Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Jizzakh embroidery is executed on a cotton yellowish fabric. The composition is close to Samarkand. Distinctive features: large round socket in hardwood framed embroidered concentric rings, divided into narrow zigzag strip of unsewn cloth, performing the role of framing edges; hardwood framing with the two sides not closed. In each corner of the Central field placed – "tumor" (amulet) – the image of women's jewelry sub-triangular shape. Embroidery executed "Basma" thin careful work, framing and dividing strips, double sided buttonhole stitch "Il'mak".

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  • Title: Suzane (Jizzakh)
  • Creator: Unknown author
  • Date Created: Early XX century
  • Rights: Museum of Applied Arts
  • Medium: Hand embroidery, seams, Basma and ilmak
Arts & Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan

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