Embroidery is one of the most elaborate forms of traditional art in Uzbekistan. Historically, it was an integral part of a girl’s dowry and often used in traditional home interiors. Nowadays, it is also an important design and fashion element. Suzani is a wall hanging usually made from cotton or silk cloth and embroidered with silk threads. The term derives from the Persian word 'suzan' meaning needle.
The exhibition is the author’s project by Dr Binafsha Nodir and Madina Kasimbaeva, dedicated to the revival and continuity of the traditions of the Tashkent school of embroidery. As part of this project, the authors attempted to present a detailed process of creating suzani: from a composition sketch to a complete embroidered panel.