Four Jewish Silk Embroidered Images from the Book of Esther

Antique hand-embroidered cotton Suzani, Buhkara, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan, 19th century Length 227cm, width 161cm This exquisite Suzani textile was handcrafted in 19th century Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The Suzani features an interesting geometric design and a vibrant array of colours, with red flowers, typical of the Bukhara region, taking centre stage amidst lush green vines, flowers and leaves. Additional elements in yellow, blue, and red adorn the textile. Suzanis are large embroidered textile panels that originated from nomadic tribes in Central European countries. Primarily used as protective covers within yurts, they served to safeguard belongings and other textiles. Traditionally, suzanis would be made in multiple parts, allowing several people to work on its creation. Signs of such collaborative work are visible on the join marks in the piece and contribute to the striking composition of the Suzani. Usually made as part of a wedding dowry, suzanis were believed to bring good fortune to the bride and groom in their joint family life. The creation of a Suzani began with the careful drawing of a pattern onto the fabric, a feature still visible on the one in Mayfair Gallery...

Large 19th century hand-embroidered Bukhara suzani Uzbekistan, 19th Century Length 280cm, width 203cm This suzani originates from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, where it was crafted by no...

Antique tapestry in the style of van Orley depicting Hercules Continental, 19th century Height 234cm, width 200cm Inspired by a series of tapestries titled ‘The Spheres’ created by...

Antique hand-made silk suzani textile, Uzbekistan Uzbekistan, Late 19th Century Height 216cm, width 166cm This silk suzani was hand-made and hand embroidered in the late 19th cent...

Floral Bolinpush suzani textile from Central Asia Uzbekistan, Early 20th Century Length 161cm, width 161cm Exquisitely handcrafted and embroidered in the early 20th century, this Bolinpush suzani hails from the historic town of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The textile’s design centres on a petite marigold bloom, with larger, similar forms alternating between rich maroon and marigold shades emanating from it. Surrounding these are abstract, symmetrical black floral motifs within a maroon border, complemented by repeated black and maroon patterns. The suzani is framed by embroidered borders in maroon and cream, before ending in a striking, black-coloured textile edge. Bolinpush suzanis are culturally significant textiles, traditionally used during Central Asian weddings...

Rare 18th century wool and silk tapestry by Leyniers Belgian, 18th Century Length 247cm, width 283cm Beautifully executed and vibrantly coloured, this large tapestry was made in 18th century Brussels by Urbanus (1674-1747) and Daniel III Leyniers (1705-1770). The tapestry depicts ‘Eumenes’ wrestling match’ or ‘Eumene’s Struggle’ (‘La Lutte d'Eumenes') inspired by the Greek philosopher and historian, Plutarch’s ‘Parallel Lives’ written around second century A.D. King Phillip...

Moroccan wall hanging made from the silk of wedding bands.

Beautiful hand embroidery silk textile made of hand loom silk background all embroider with dense silk geometric motifs all-over. Great piece could be used for variety decorative fun...

A Chinese red silk, embroidered bed cover Guangdong or Macao, mid-18th century The red silk cover, one one side elaborately embroided in co...

A Chinese Straits finely hand embroidered silk with deco styled motifs; crane, plants and insects. On a rich red silk field. Silk tassels with wooden weights...

Chinese yellow silk panel, embroidered with great quality.

Notable 18th century Flemish Tapestry Depicting the Biblical Account (Genesis 19) of Lots Flight from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah with Lot...