This jacket is made from a Suzani from Samarkand, Central Asia from circa 1950-1960. Hand embroidered with silk on woven cotton. Suzani's are characterized as artisanal tribal textiles traditionally made for decorative or ceremonial purposes. Often used to hang in the entryway of religious practices or gatherings.
 
Five front corozo nut buttons
Short box fit
Two front patch pockets
One front breast pocket
Model is is 5'8" wearing size small
 
Each textile bares marks of the past. All signs of wear, character, stains and mending are reminders of its' history, and original to every carefully curated and preserved textile. Hand made in California.