Suzani, which means needlework in
Persian, is the name given to large, embroidered textiles from Central Asia that
were used as hangings or bed covers. Suzane are remarkable objects, reflecting
in artistic form the traditional understanding of the universe, nature,
happiness and love.
"Zardevor" embroidered wall friezes. They were
embroidered as a Suzani and after the Suzani they are the next most common
embroidered item in Uzbek homes. Intended specifically for the interior of
houses they decorate the upper part of the front and side walls of a room. They
hang above colourful suzane, so their patterns often duplicate their ornamental
composition.
Decoration and Ornament: Zardevor has beautiful and various
patterns. The predominant type is represented by zardevor decorated with
rhythmically alternating large round medallions with patterns imitating almond
flowers, tulips and vegetative bines scattered between them similar to those on
suzane. Sometimes medallions are decoraled in a form of six-pointed or
eight-pointed star-shaped medallions.
The present item is Very long
Handmade embroidery Uzbek Zardevor Wall frieze with wine colour
foundation
The
size: 164 x 22
inches or 410 x 55 cm.
Approx. age: Middle of 20th
century.
Foundation: Cotton
fabric
Condition: Old.
Additional
information: 100% Fully handmade silk embroidery Suzani Zardevor wall
frize perfect Vintage Applied Art of Uzbek embroidery.
This Zardevor has
a really fine and delicate work of embroidery. The
beautiful embroidered textiles from Uzbekistan is became very popular now to
decorate your modern interior in Asian style. This Vintage and great sample of
Uzbek Applied Art Zardevor will a good decoration in to your wall friezes and
interior to create an old oriental atmosphere.
