Get early starts on your holiday shopping at The Textile Museum Shop this weekend!
Join textile collector Gerard Paquin on Saturday, September 23 at 2:00 pm for a special lecture on suzanis of Uzbekistan.
Following the talk and again on Sunday, September 24 from 1 - 4 pm, enjoy the opportunity to purchase your own suzani from a selection available for sale.
Weavers from the cities and towns of Uzbekistan had largely abandoned the use of natural dyeing by the early 20th century.
However, independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 prompted a return to traditions of the area, including the renewed use of natural dyeing and the production of suzanis, embroidered textiles native to the region.
The suzanis available for sale this weekend are hand-woven and hand-embroidered by women from Uzbekistan, and include designs traditionally used in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Natural dyes made from various plants and insects, combined with silk warp and cotton weft threads, give a visual richness to these beautiful textiles. Each piece varies slightly in color, size and design.
Don't miss this opportunity to find a truly one-of-a-kind textile to add to your collection!
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