Islamic Textiles

This is a very good example to the shawls of 19th C. from India.. It is in rather good shape for its age.

Fabulous antique 19th C. Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan embroidered with swaying floral branches and flowers. Museum quality collectible antique hand embroidered Islamic Art textile called Susani or Suzani. Very fine art work embroidered with silk thread in many shades of green were used (sacred color in Islam it is the color of Paradise), and shades of pink from light pink to red to fuchsia. The yarns are organic vegetable dyed. The piece was made in different pieces that were put together. This antique Islamic folk art piece was embroidered in the city of Bokhara, on the Silk Road. The uses are limitless however, they are often used as wall hangings, table covers, sofa cover throw, bed spreads and upholstery fabric. A similar Susani is on display at the Museum of Islamic Art in Shangri LA Doris Duke Home is Hawai. Suzani (embroidery) from the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, late 19th century, cotton with silk threads, Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. Condition: There were some repair on the piece. the piece is not lined, shows some wear. Please check pictures and video for more condition. Dimensions: 69 in. x 50 in. The Silk Road Bukhara: Like scattered pearls along the vast expanse of the Great Silk Road, the cities of Uzbekistan glisten radiantly under the unforgiving sun. This nation, nestled in a picturesque oasis, holds a treasure trove of historical artifacts, owing to its advantageous position at the heart of the ancient Silk Road network. In the year 138 BC, a transformative era commenced as China graciously opened its borders to trade, giving rise to caravans that embarked upon this illustrious route. These trading pathways served as conduits not only for the exchange of goods and craftsmanship but also for the intermingling of cultures, beliefs, and wisdom. Even today, within the ancient walls of cities like Samarkand, one can still discern the echoes of bustling voices, the melodious jingle of camel harnesses...

Vintage 1970s men’s gold leather Indian Punjabi jutti wedding shoes. Vintage hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes with hand embroidered wi...

Antique Leather Mughal Moorish Turkish Ottoman Shoes with Gold Embroidered. A pair of rare late 19th century hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes ...

Elegant Moroccan caftan in white floral design with gold braided embroidered trim, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. It’s crafted in Morocco a...

A striking mid-19th-century Uzbek ceremonial robe woven in a vibrant lavender-and-gold silk brocade. The textile displays an elaborate floral pattern rendered in metallic-toned silk,...

Very large vintage Turkish Suzani is heavily hand-embroidery with faded organic yellow, blue and red colors silk threading. Beautiful Uzbek hand stitched designs with silk in traditi...

1930s Paisley Kalamkari textile from India. Hand blocked vegetable and iron oxide dyes on cotton. The fabric is printed using patterned wooden st...

This mid-19th-century Uzbek silk brocade coat is distinguished by its luminous magenta ground and large-scale golden floral motifs, accented with subtle touches of blue and ivory. Th...

19th Century Islamic Art, Ottoman Moorish Metallic Threads Embroidered Arched Textile. Collectible Museum quality antique textile fragment probably part of a wall hanging or mirror cloth. Early 19th century antique Islamic Ottoman Empire style embroidered silk and metal thread panel. Compositions in Moorish 8 pointed star design medallions surrounded by scrolling vine, lined, scattered losses and loose threads to silk. Antique Oriental Byzantine textile depicting embroidered flowers depicting branches filled-in with silk floss threads creating an intricate embroidered pattern. On two of the corners, the antique textile panel is embellished with bands of blue silk rushing framed by with antique metallic trims, this dramatic embroidered of meandering botanical's are done in earthy colors and embroidered on natural linen. An antique Ottoman Empire textile decorative and historical artifact. "Ottoman silk textiles are among the most elegant textiles produced in the Islamic word. Executed in a range of woven techniques including satin and velvet, these silks were produced for use both within the Ottoman Empire and for export to Europe and the Middle East, where they were considered among the most prized luxury objects. Most Ottoman silks produced for use within the Empire were used either for garments or furnishings." Condensed from: Nazanin Hedayat Munroe. Department of Islamic Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This antique Islamic Art...

A stately mid-19th-century Uzbek man’s chapan woven in a rich plum-purple silk brocade highlighted with large-scale golden damask motifs. This distinctive textile pattern, executed i...

Rare and beautiful silk hand-embroidered suzani from Uzbekistan in stunning multi-colours in light blue and some red accent on a white background. Made from multiple pieces sewn toge...

Antique Palembang Man's Songket and Ikat Ceremonial Head Cloth (iket kepala). A woven silk textile with natural dyes, weft ikat pattern, gold thread supplementary weft weave as the b...

19th C. Islamic Textile Ottoman Empire Silver Metallic Threads Antique Fragment. Early 19th century antique Islamic Ottoman Empire metallic threads embroidered silk textile. Antique oriental byzantine textile depicting embroidered flowers depicting branches filled-in with silk floss threads creating an intricate embroidered pattern. On two of the corners, the antique textile...

This striking silk and metal-thread brocade woman’s coat from late 19th-century Uzbekistan features dramatic stylized botanical motifs in green, pink, and gold against a deep purple ...

This late-19th-century Uzbek man’s chapan is woven in a vivid lavender silk ground with an elaborate metal-thread brocade featuring large stylized floral and palmette motifs. The sca...

This late 19th-century Bukharan silk brocade robe embodies the sophistication of Central Asian textile art and centuries of cultural exchange. Woven in sumptuous silk brocade in radi...

Vintage Arabian Mughal leather shoes with gold embroidered curled toe. Amazing vintage Mughal Middle Eastern Moorish gold embroidered shoes with gold t...

An lavishly decorated Turkish coat likely from the Ottoman Empire period circa 19th century, presented in a shadow box gilt frame with dark blue fabric lining. The jacket was made fr...

This elegant woman’s robe is crafted from mid-19th-century Bukhara silk brocade, originally woven for the refined textile traditions of Central Asia. The outer layer features a lumin...

Elegant Moroccan caftan in Royal blue and gold embroidered trim, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand. It’s crafted in Morocco and...

This mid-19th-century silk brocade chapan from Uzbekistan showcases a luminous blue ground woven with scrolling floral motifs in shades of black and bronze. The textile’s subtle shee...

This mid-19th-century silk chapan coat showcases the refined textile artistry of Central Asia. Its exterior is woven from a vivid sapphire-blue silk brocade enriched with metallic th...

Vintage large square Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or table cloth. Isfahan Ghalamkar Persian Paisley Kalamkari textile hand block...

Elegant Moroccan caftan in turquoise and gold floral cheer fabric and hand braided embroidered trim, circa 1970s. This long maxi dress kaftan is embellished entirely by hand. It’s cr...

Vintage large Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or table cloth. Persian Paisley Kalamkari textile hand b...

This mid-19th-century silk chapan coat showcases the refined textile artistry of Central Asia. Its exterior is woven from a vivid sapphire-blue silk brocad...

An absolutely gorgeous example of the traditional Antique Persian hand-blocked tapestry textile. Persian Kalamkar (Qalamkar or Ghalamkar) woodblock print textile is from the great ci...

This late 19th-century quilted silk kaftan is a radiant example of Central Asian textile artistry. Woven in shades of magenta, green, and gold, its surface displays intricate vegetal...

This rare antique Mughal Palampore textile (5'9" × 8'8") is an exceptional example of South Asian courtly craftsmanship, celebrated for its hand-pain...

Vintage Uzbekistan Suzani embroidered textile red and black Tashkent Suzani from Samarkand Uzbekistan, 1950. Overall good condition for its age and use some stains. "Suzani" means ne...

Amazing vintage Middle Eastern Moorish gold embroidered shoes. Ceremonial wedding slippers, embroidered with gold thread. Aladdin, Ali Baba Arabic genie style with gold and leather sole and classic curled toe amazing to use as decorative objects or to use them for your next Moroccan or Indian party. Handmade Arabian flat slip on shoes with pointy curled toes. Measures: 12" x 4". Will fit a size US 6 European size 36 Hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes with hand embroidered with gilt metallic threads. Amazing antique Mughal gold...

Elegant vintage designer Moroccan caftan, hand embroidered trim. This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with a red and white trim. One of a kind evening ...

This mid-19th-century silk brocade chapan from Uzbekistan showcases a luminous blue ground woven with scrolling floral motifs in shades of black and bronze. The textile’s subtle shee...

An Antique 19th Century Russian Uzbek Five-Color Pure Silk Wrapped Tribal Weaving Ikat, with Its Original Russian Roller-Printed Cotton Backing. The front displays a highly detaile...

A 19th Century Turkish ottoman period kaftan Height 136cm, width 159cm This antique kaftan dates from the Ottoman period in Turkey during the 19th Cent...