Uzbek Vintage Suzani in Traditional Tribal Patterns - 'Bolinpush' from Samarkand Clothes with dropped shoulder seams and

with dropped shoulder seams and a flattering shawl collar

A close look at a Suzani made by the craftswomen of Bukhara will reveal plenty of small details that bring the whole composition together beautifully

you'll discover an abundance of small details that beautifully bring the entire composition together

reverse in Silk Ikat

Uzbek Vintage Suzani in Traditional Tribal Patterns - 'Bolinpush' from Samarkand Clothes with dropped shoulder seams andThis fabulous Suzani adds a wonderful exotic touch to a room when used as a throw on the back of a sofa or on a bed. It would also look fabulous as wall hanging, or even as a luxurious tablecloth. During an Uzbek wedding ceremony an embroidered square cloth called a Bolinpush was held like a canopy over the bride, it is believed to shield her from malevolent spirits. After the wedding it was laid over the pillows on the couple's bed.