Mid 20th Century Suzani from Samarkand, Uzbekistan; Central Asia. Hand embroidered with central circle pattern and tribal motif. Darker, neutral and brown colors on a neutral hand woven cotton.
Suzani's are characterized as artisanal tribal textiles traditionally made for decorative and ceremonial purposes. Often to hang in the entryway of religious practices and gatherings, or yurts of the nomadic people.