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Uzbek hand embroidery suzani robe, chapan, coat. * Measurements: length - 125 cm, chest round - 120 cm, hips round - 130 cm, sleeve - 50 cm, sleeves round - 54 cm * Coat with ikat inside lining "Suzani" means needlework, but to most collectors, the word has a more specific meaning: "suzani" is synonymous with the glorious embroideries of Uzbekistan, in Central Asia. In recent years, we've witnessed a remarkable revival of this old traditional art form. These textiles are pretty complex, which indicates their importance. In fact, suzanis were part of a bride's dowry, generally started at the birth of a daughter and continued with the help of family and friends until the bride's dowry was complete and ready to be presented to the groom at the wedding. It was a symbol of the family's status, as the wealthier families could put more time and effort into making their suzanis. So, it was important to make really great suzanis, as your family would be judged by them. The suzani itself was used as the coverlet for the bridal bed on the wedding night, and later as decoration. Suzanis usually have a cotton (sometimes silk) fabric base, which is embroidered in silk or cotton thread. The dye materials used include madder, cochineal, indigo, walnut, pomegranate, and sumak, along with assorted others. On lustrous silks, the results are deep, rich, mellow, and glowing.Popular design motifs include sun and moon disks, meandering grapevines along the border and stylized botanical motifs, flowers, especially tulips, carnations, irises and pomegranate, a traditional symbol of fertility, and occasional fish and birds.Each Suzani produced reflect the talent, wealth and prosperity of the family while the embroidery motifs carry symbolic meaning relating to fertility, protection, health and household stability. The story of each Suzanis is as rich as their colors, as intricate as the designs that cover their surfaces. The fabrics are often lightly dyed to produce a soft beige tint, a so-called "tea wash." Occasionally other colors are used for the ground fabrics. For large Suzanis, several of the fabric strips are first sewn loosely together, an elder of the tribe or village draws her design on the fabric after which it is taken apart again. Each female member of the family embroiders a separate strip. The pieces are then re-assembled as one. If you want me to embroider something just for you, please, let me know. Maybe you like it with a belt or pockets. I'll do any changes free. I usually send my items by regular airmail with tracking numbers. Shipping 3-4 weeks. Uzbekistan is very far and local customs is slow. Express shipping a week-ten days. Your order will be ready to dispatch during maximum three days. If you want additional photos or info, I'll be happy to respond. Due to Suzani being handmade, there might be some imperfections, minor sizing difference, and pen marks as the unique patterns are drawn on the silk cover before being embroidered. Please check the pictures before purchasing as it is difficult to convey the natural color of suzani in the pictures Dry clean only.