Embroidered suzani fabrics from central Asia offer enduring charm, color and value. Textile collectors have long been acquainted with embroidered suzani textiles. These vividly colored and embroidered textiles originated in Uzebekistan and Kazakhstan as wedding treasures, such as pieced bed covers and wall hangings. They are easy to spot with their patterned floral and … [Read more...]
My Search For Os De Mouton Chairs
My hunt for os de mouton chairs proved that perseverance has its rewards, even in decorating. Over a year ago, I entered a local antique store I don't go to very often. Oh, they have lovely things but not so lovely prices. Why torture myself. I had been longing for a pair of French os de mouton chairs to use by the great room fireplace. Those have curvy "sheep bone" … [Read more...]
Suzani Textiles
Handmade suzani textiles from Asia bring history into our homes. I first noticed Suzani textiles in magazines three years ago, and purchased a pair of pillow covers on eBay. A month later they arrived wrapped in handmade brown paper. The rolled customs form traveled safely tucked under twine held by a brown wax seal nearly 7,000 miles to reach my doorstep. Intrigued, I was … [Read more...]