NURATA REGION, UZBEKISTAN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

The controlled floral decoration of this susani, which organised around an axis as well as the use of shrub patterns and the central eight-pointed star medallion are all typical features of those produced in the Nurata region of south central Uzbekistan. Between the diagonal floral sprays there is a single embroidered ewer. In Nurata this motif, sometimes flanked by birds, is believed to bring good fortune. A related example although denser in design, sold at Christie’s, South Kensington, 28 April 217, lot 296. Comparable susanis are in the Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf Collection (Grube, 2003, cat.14).