{"product_id":"uzbek-suzani-cushion-cover-6","title":"Afghan Suzani Cushion Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuzanis \u003c\/em\u003eare hand-embroidered textiles, made on cotton fabric using silk threads, this gives the floral motifs a raised texture which gives a unique appearance. They have been hand-stitched (\u003cem\u003esuzani \u003c\/em\u003ecoming from the Persian word for '\u003cem\u003eneedle\u003c\/em\u003e') using silk thread which also provides a natural lustre (shine). Common motifs include sun and rosette discs signifying life and energy, pomegranates signifying fertility and abundance, and tulips, vines and tendrils signifying beauty and family lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuzani \u003c\/em\u003etextiles are primarily woven in the Uzbek cities of \u003cem\u003eSamarkand\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBokhara\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTashkent \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eShahrisabz\u003c\/em\u003e, with each region having their own recognizable style. For example, \u003cem\u003eSamarkand Suzanis\u003c\/em\u003e include large sun medallions and strong reds and yellows, while \u003cem\u003eBokhara Suzanis\u003c\/em\u003e display dense floral fields and symmetrical designs, and \u003cem\u003eTashkent Suzanis\u003c\/em\u003e comprise cooler blue palettes. There are also Suzanis produced in other countries such as Afghanistan and India. Afghan Suzani textiles are often woven with a wool or cotton thread instead of silk, and consist of more tribal, abstract designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backing of the cover is cotton with a zipper. The cushion filling is not included, and the cover can be used on any cushion inserts of minimum 45 x 45 cm. When choosing an insert to place inside these covers, it is ideal to use polyester inserts that are 2-4 cm larger than the cover. Place the insert carefully to not break the zipper, by scrunching one side of the insert as you push it inside the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57094887113086,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/9350\/1054\/files\/IMG_5124.jpg?v=1773436374","url":"https:\/\/www.khorasanrugs.co.uk\/products\/uzbek-suzani-cushion-cover-6","provider":"Khorasan Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}