Central Asian Textiles:  Uzbek, Kyrghyz & Turkmen - 1
       from the collection of Marla Mallett Textiles

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In addition to their well-known knotted-pile rugs and bags, Central Asian Turkmen and non-Turkmen peoples made an interesting assortment of embroidered, brocaded, and woven items. Costumes  were ornamented lavishly. Below are a few unusual pieces from Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Krygyzstan.  A few pieces from Northern Afghanistan are included, although most southern Afghani pieces, such as Pashtun items, are posted on a separate page. 
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Kundel Panel
Tajikistan. 1910-1920
21"x 82"
Silk satin with gold and silk brocading
W-5737

Tekke Turkmen Baby's Hat
Turkmenistan
Early 20th century
4½"x 7"
Cotton embroidery on cotton; tassels, beads, buttons, metal ornaments and feathers
E-5742


Suzani
Uzbekistan
Early 20th century
77½"x 91½"
Cotton, with silk embroidery
E-3545



Nurata Suzani
Uzbekistan
Contemporary
76½"x 90"
Silk embroidery on cotton/silk
E-5800

Kyrgyz Tent Hanging
Kyrgyzstan
Late 19th century
8' x 4'10½"
Silk embroidery on velveteen; 
silk ikat
E-5932


Embroidered Panel
Uzbekistan
Contemporary
20"x 54½"
Silk embroidery on cotton/silk
E-7309


Bukhara Suzani
Uzbekistan
Contemporary
58"x 83½"
Silk embroidery on silk/cotton
E-5834


Kyrgyz Tent Hanging
Kyrgyzstan
Late 19th century
5'8"x 9'10"
Silk embroidery on velveteen;
silk ikat
E-5958


Shar-i Sabz Suzani
Uzbekistan
Contemporary
81½"x 75"
Silk embroidery on silk/cotton
E-5801


Uzbek Saddle Piece
Uzbekistan. Late 19th century
24"x 11" plus fringe
Gold and silk embroidery on velvet
E-732


Kyrgyz Embroidery
Kyrgyzstan.  Late 19th century
31"x 33"
Wool, with silk chain-stitch embroidery
E-7287


Tajik Khalat
Uzbekistan. Mid 19th century
60½"x 51½"
Silk and gold brocade
E-5735


Kyrgyz Lady's Hat
Kyrgyzstan. Circa 1900
6½"x 6½"
Silk chain-stitch embroidery on
cotton velveteen
E-5753


Shar-i Sabz Suzani
Uzbekistan
Contemporary
61"x 96"
Silk embroidery on silk/cotton
E-5805

Laki Suzani
Uzbekistan
Contemporary
6'4"x 7'6"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5798


Kyrgyz Valance or Surround
Kyrgyzstan.  Early 20th century
102"x 61½"
Silk chain-stitch embroidery on
velveteen
E-5733


Tashkent Suzani
Uzbekistan
Contemporary
32"x 47"
Silk embroidery on silk
E-1008


Kyrgyz Tent Hanging
Late 19th century
Wool and cotton. 6'2"x 4'11"
Inlaid brocading on a warp-faced 
ground
W-3689

Kyrgyz Tent Band
20th century
Silk embroidery on cotton. 
16"x 17'10"
Chain stitch; wrapped and knotted 
tassels
E-3565

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