Suzani Embroidery

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We see a wide range of embroidered piecework accross the Moslem world. In Central Asia we use the term Suzani but we see very similar work in Ottoman Textiles, Greek Textiles, Epirus Textiles, Resht Textiles, Moroccan Embroidery, Algerian embroidery, and even Banya Luka Applique. Put simply Suzani is embroidery on cloth in one piece or more often in several then stitched together.

While Suzani can come from cities or villages it is usually seen as more of an urban creation than a village or tribal creation.

Books 

Tribal and Village Rugs: The Definitive Guide to Traditional Patterns and Motifs

Tribal and Village Rugs: The Definitive Guide to Traditional Patterns and Motifs

by: Peter F. Stone

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Bright Flowers: Textiles And Ceramics Of Central Asia

Bright Flowers: Textiles And Ceramics Of Central Asia

by: Christina Sumner, Guy Petherbridge

Amazon Price: (as of 11/06/2009) Buy Now

Traditional Textiles of Central Asia

Traditional Textiles of Central Asia

by: Janet Harvey

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/06/2009) Buy Now

When Silk Was Gold: Central Asian and Chinese Textiles

When Silk Was Gold: Central Asian and Chinese Textiles

by: James C. Y. Watt, Anne E. Wardwell

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Ikat: Splendid Silks of Central Asia

Ikat: Splendid Silks of Central Asia

by: Kate Fitz Gibbon, Andrew Hale

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