16"sq Black Scalloped Suzani Pillow Cover

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A bold black scalloped medallion anchors this pillow — a wine-red ground framing a cream ric-rac ring and a radiating … Read more A bold black scalloped medallion anchors this pillow — a wine-red ground framing a cream ric-rac ring and a radiating orange-gold starburst center, worked in hand embroidery with a dense border of small black rosettes ringing the outer edge. This is a DE-COR design, hand-embroidered by artisans in the Suzani tradition and translated onto a fresh, tailored pillow construction rather than a vintage textile. At 16" square, the deep wine ground and graphic black-and-gold medallion make it a striking accent against neutral upholstery or layered with other jewel-toned textiles.

This is a DE-COR design, a 16" hand-embroidered pillow in wine-red cotton with a black scalloped Suzani-style starburst medallion.

What does the sun/star motif in Suzani embroidery typically represent?
A: In Central Asian Suzani textiles, radiating sun and star motifs are among the most common traditional forms and are widely associated with protection, fertility, and celebration in dowry and ceremonial textiles — though the specific meaning attached to any one design varies by region and maker, and we can't confirm a documented symbolism for this piece. See less