Meaning of suzani | Babel Free

Definitions

An embroidered tapestry from several central Asian countries.

Examples

“She wore a coat made of old cloth from Uzbekistan called a suzani, which was faded black with embroidered red circles and yellow and white zigzags.”

“A variety of traditional suzani embroidery fabrics hanging at a bazaar. […] For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes.”

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