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Vintage Pastel Coloured Central Asian Suzani Embroidery
Located in Milan, IT
order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This delicately
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1960s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

1960 s Earth-Tone Persian Mazandaran Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
the home: to warm the floors of a family dwelling, to layer a bride’s dowry chest, to embody the
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Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

1960s Wool Handwoven Red Rug Vintage Retro Folk Art Carpet Throw
By Greece Is For Lovers
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and fluffy rug made in the 1950s as part of a girls dowry and passed on to the next
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1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the
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20th Century Congolese Other Vintage Dowry

Materials

Iron

Vintage Natural Mazandaran Rug
Located in New York, NY
kilims were only recently discovered because they were solely created for in-house use and bridal dowries
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1950s Persian Kilim Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Earth-Tone Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan with Modern Nordic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
and the gentle irregularities of vegetal dyes. Röllakan rugs were traditionally woven as dowry pieces
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, Colorful Bohemian Meets Tailor-Made Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
centuries, including as floor coverings, wall hangings, prayer rugs, and even as dowry items. Today, Turkish
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Late 20th Century Turkish Kilim Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Handmade Baby Blue 1960s Throw Wool Cotton Blanket Sofa Bed Armchair
Located in London, GB
part of Greece is that young girls, in preparation for their marriage dowry, must produce a huge amount
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1960s Greek Folk Art Vintage Dowry

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Wool, Cotton, Yarn

4.4x7 Ft Vintage Wall Hanging, Red Uzbek Tapestry, Embroidered Silk Bed Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth, woven on narrow looms. Up to
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Nordic Firelight: A Rare Scandinavian Swedish Rya Masterpiece in Full Bloom
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
significance. Once woven as dowry gifts and bridal bed coverings in rural Sweden, rya rugs were repositories of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

4.4x6.7 Ft Silk Embroidery Suzani Bed Cover, Black Wall Hanging, Floral Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1980s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

4.6x7.3 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Black Floral Design Tapestry, Bedspread
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1980s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

4.2x6.6 Ft Silk Embroidered Bed Cover, Uzbek Black Tapestry, Floral Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1980s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

6.4x7.8 Ft Silk Embroidery Bed Cover. Black Wall Hanging. Needlework Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1980s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

4.6x7.5 Ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Needlework Table Cover, Uzbek Bedspread
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1980s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

7.4x12 Ft Vintage Uzbek Floral Silk Embroidered Suzani Large Bed Cover in Orange
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1970s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

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Cotton, Silk

4.3x6.8 Ft Vintage Silk Embroidery Bed Cover, Asian Suzani Wall Hanging in Black
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1990s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

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Cotton, Silk

5x8 Ft Suzani 1979s Tapestry, Silk Embroidered Wall Hanging, Yellow Bedspread
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

6.4x8.4 Ft Silk Embroidery Bed Cover, Burgundy Red Throw, Vintage Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

5.4x8.6 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Vintage Tablecloth, Yellow Bedspread
Located in Spring Valley, NY
daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth, woven on narrow looms. Up to
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

4.6x7.3 Ft Asian Suzani Wall Hanging, Silk Embroidery Table Cover, Red Bedspread
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

1.9x12.4 ft Silk Embroidery Red Table Runner, Uzbek Suzani Fabric Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth, woven on narrow looms. Up to six
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Persian Mazanderan Kilim, Long Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
prevalent designs. These handcrafted Persian rugs were included in dowries, hung to insulate and decorate
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Mazanderan Kilim, Runner
Located in Evanston, IL
prevalent designs. These handcrafted Persian rugs were included in dowries, hung to insulate and decorate
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Late 20th Century Persian Kilim Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Mazanderan Kilim, Runner
Mazanderan Kilim, Runner
$299 Sale Price
40% Off
4.5x6 FT Handmade Silk Embroidery Vintage Wall Hanging. Yellow Suzani Bedspread
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Vintage Suzani from , Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
generations, these textiles are often crafted by women as part of their dowries, reflecting the skill and
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Suzani from , Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
generations, these textiles are often crafted by women as part of their dowries, reflecting the skill and
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Suzani from , Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
generations, these textiles are often crafted by women as part of their dowries, reflecting the skill and
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Suzani from , Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
generations, these textiles are often crafted by women as part of their dowries, reflecting the skill and
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Suzani from , Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
generations, these textiles are often crafted by women as part of their dowries, reflecting the skill and
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Suzani from , Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
generations, these textiles are often crafted by women as part of their dowries, reflecting the skill and
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage 1970s Handwoven Anatolian Turkish Kilim Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
rug was handwoven in the mid-20th century for use as a dowry piece. Smaller in size, these types of
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Late 20th Century Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

5.8x6.5 Ft Vintage Bedspread, Red Throw, Silk Wall Hanging, Embroidered Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

4.5x10 Ft Silk Hand Embroidery Wall Hanging, Suzani Tablecloth, Yellow Tapestry
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

3.8x7.3 Ft Red Wall Decor, Silk Embroidered Wall Hanging, Needlework Table Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Carpet, 05 10 x 08 00
Located in Dallas, TX
winters, rya rugs were once cherished dowry items—prized possessions passed between generations, their
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Vintage Afghan tribal Kilim rug, with Vertical Stripes, from Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
design connotes a dowry piece, aka a gift exchanged by the nomadic families united by marriage—making it
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1950s Afghan Tribal Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Vintage Suzani from Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Located in Istanbul, TR
generations, these textiles are often crafted by women as part of their dowries, reflecting the skill and
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Berber Rug Stripped Handmade Cotton Vintage Boho 1970s Bed Sofa Throw
Located in London, GB
girls should have dowry for when it’s time to get married. As a result, they weave a significant amount
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1970s Algerian Bohemian Vintage Dowry

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Wool, Cotton

20th Century Red, White and Blue Dhurrie Saf Runner Mehrab Rug from India, 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and in Himachal Pradesh. They were also brought as dowry by young women
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Late 20th Century Indian Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Persian Mazandaran kilim Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
prevalent designs. These handcrafted Persian rugs were included in dowries, hung to insulate and decorate
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Vintage Suzani Uzbekistan Embroidered Textile Red and Black
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
meaning, as they were traditionally created by brides and their mothers as an integral part of a dowry
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Islamic Vintage Dowry

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Samarkand Suzani, Uzbekistan
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, as they were traditionally created by brides and their mothers as an integral part of a dowry
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Folk Art Vintage Dowry

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mazandaran Kilim
Located in Evanston, IL
horizontal stripes are prevalent designs. These handcrafted Persian rugs were included in dowries, hung to
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Mid-20th Century Persian Kilim Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mazandaran Kilim
Vintage Mazandaran Kilim
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Anglo-Indian Silvered Metal-Clad Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A striking vintage Anglo-Indian silvered metal-clad chair, 20th century, influenced by the dowry
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Dowry

Materials

Metal

Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani – Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Yellow, Purple
Located in Barrington, IL
crafted for ceremonial use and dowry purposes, this Suzani exemplifies cultural heritage and handcrafted
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Vintage Dowry

Materials

Silk

2x14 Ft Silk Embroidery Table Runner, Vintage Floral Pattern Suzani Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1970s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

4.5x7 Ft Magnificent Silk Embroidery Suzani Wall Hanging in Red, Blue and Green
Located in Spring Valley, NY
households and for their daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth
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1970s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

4.5x12 Ft Colorful Vintage Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Uzbek Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

3.3x5.8 ft Silk Hand Embroidered Vintage Uzbek Suzani Wall Hanging in Maroon Red
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

3.5x5 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging in Forest Green. Floral Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
cloths, table covers and prayer mats for their households and for their daughters' dowries. The process
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

3.2x5.3 Ft Tashkent Suzani Textile Wall Hanging, Red Silk Embroidery Table Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth, woven on narrow looms. Up to
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

3x6.4 Ft Red Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Uzbek Wall Decor, Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Spring Valley, NY
daughters' dowries. The process began with home spun, hand loomed cotton cloth, woven on narrow looms. Up to
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Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Silk, Cotton

Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani – Black, Red, Green, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
of a bride’s dowry, Suzani textiles are both decorative and meaningful. This piece’s bold colors and
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Central Asian Oversized Silk Suzani Embroidered Rug
Located in Milan, IT
women in order to enrich their dowry, which is why they are often in such pristine condition. This rare
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Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Vintage Dowry

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Damascus Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wedding Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Damascus mother of pearl inlaid wooden wedding or dowry chest. The trunk is profusely inlaid with
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20th Century Vintage Dowry

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Tribal Mazandaran Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
kilims were only recently discovered because they were solely created for in-house use and bridal dowries
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1960s Persian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dowry

Materials

Wool

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Vintage Dowry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage dowry available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, cotton and silk, every vintage dowry was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage dowry — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each vintage dowry bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage dowry over the years, but those crafted by Simeona Leona are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Dowry?

Prices for a vintage dowry start at $375 and top out at $3,875 with the average selling for $850.