A Suzani embroidery, Uzbekistan

Embroidery general intact. Some of dark browns oxidized showing pen sketch. Other areas also with visible pen lines where embroidery has never been completed. Spot stains to cotton ground scattered throughout, largest stain to one end of field and inner guard boarder is darker than others. Abrasions to all four outer guardborders. Backed with a stamped linen lining and silk Ikat bands sewn on the reverse on all four sides. Vibrant colors, good condition, will enhance with some cleaning.
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