Vintage Suzani Embroidery From Uzbekistan Lassi Cup Figures such as this were

Figures such as this were hand-carved by village artisans and placed in household shrines or temple niches

Each vase is hand-thrown on the potter's wheel before being glazed and fired by skilled artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations

The ring lines from the turning process make these truly unique items

This design was classic of the Ming & Qing dynasties and the doors would have originally been gilt with scenes of everyday life or precious objects

The pole hangers (saodoshi) are concealed and not covered by a metal plate showing this as an earlier piece

Vintage Suzani Embroidery From Uzbekistan Lassi Cup Figures such as this wereThis hand embroidered suzani throw has been individually selected by our buyers in Jaipur, India. Each piece is a one of a kind example of the exquisite Central Asian embroidery tradition, hand stitched on cotton using fine silk threads. The vibrant floral motifs and rhythmic patterns are characteristic of Uzbek artistry the word suzani itself derives from the Farsi word for needle. Traditionally, suzanis were made by Central Asian brides as part of