Hanging, early 19th century, Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Nurata, Silk embroidery on cotton; couching, chain, satin, and buttonhole stitches, H. 85.5 in. (217.2 cm), Textiles-Embroidered, Nurata is a large village in southern Uzbekistan inhabited by Tajik people. It is known for its exquisite suzanis. These large embroideries are used during wedding ceremonies to decorate interiors, drape the wedding chamber, and divide spaces reserved for guests
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Hanging, early 19th century, Attributed, present-day Uzbekistan, Nurata, Silk embroidery, cotton, couching, chain, satin, buttonhole stitches, H, 85.5, 217.2 cm, Textiles-Embroidered, large village, southern Uzbekistan inhabited, Tajik people, exquisite suzanis, embroideries, wedding ceremonies, decorate interiors, drape, chamber, divide spaces, reserved, guests
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