Antique Nurata Suzani

Period: Early 19th Century
Origin: Central Asia
Dimensions: 155 x 215 cm

This rare early 19th century Nurata Suzani highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a delicate central star medallion surrounded by a light and airy arrangement of naturalistic floral sprays anchored within a luminous ivory cotton field. This structural balance between the expansive un-cluttered ground and the meticulously embroidered botanical clusters—often featuring the iconic “leafy bush” or flowering shrub motifs—reflects the pinnacle of the Nurata needlework tradition. Textiles of this era from the Nurata region are world renowned for their extraordinary graphic clarity and the use of a sophisticated floral vocabulary that represents a distinct artistic language developed over centuries of Central Asian heritage.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary ivory ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red sapphire blue and golden saffron. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes on silk thread over 200 years ago exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest early 19th century Uzbekistan textile arts. The inclusion of a sophisticated primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral rosettes and delicate vine scrolls creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior material quality and technical finesse.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun silk embroidery on a traditional narrow width cotton ground with a characteristically supple handle and fine “tambour” or chain stitch technique. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the minute internal details of the floral sprays and the precisely rendered symmetry of the botanical bouquets distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic early 19th century Nurata. Ultimately this suzani represents a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global museum level collectors.

Stock No: 6510

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