Dish with a scale motif and scrolls, anonymous, c. 1565 - c. 1585 - Rijksmuseum

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Suzanis, the root of which means “needle” in Persian, were traditionally embroidered by brides-to-be for their dowries. In large part a show of skill and industriousness, it’s said that discerning potential mother-in-laws would look at the quality of the suzani before looking at the girl herself to judge whether she was a suitable match for her son. This traditional black-and-red suzani comes from the storied city of Samarkand, a major stop along the Silk Road as well as the magnificent capital of the Timurid Dynasty, founded by the powerful, eponymous 14th century ruler.

Her Gün En Yeni ve En Güzel İğne Oyası, Tığ İşi ve Örgü Modelleri için Yeni Hobi'yi Takip Edin.