Seeing Suzani Embroidery In Tashkent

Suzani is a traditional Uzbek style of embroidery that's been practiced for generations. It's done by hand, by women, frequently as part of a bride's dowry. There was a nice show in Tashkent recently, showing off the fine work and process of the artist Madina Kasimbaeva.

Glorious stuff. Some beautiful examples.

Where to begin? The exhibition had a nice section, detailing the steps from drawn design on blank fabric to finished, color piece. Once you're done drawing the pattern, it's all embroider by color.

Seeing the progression, a march of more color and more decoration.

Getting close to the final example. Bam, going all in. A detail of a finished piece.

An overview of a large throw. Trippy.