I was completely captivated by this image that I found on an internet textile blog, posted by Azizbek from Bukhara, I commented on its beauty and I asked what textile it is, and this “question” resulted in my soon speaking to him directly online in the very heart of the Ancient Silk Road in Uzbekistan. Thus our unique journey had begun and my connection with the fascinating and unique world of Central Asian Suzani Creation.
I became completely captivated by the story of Suzani as told by him during our communications and hence
Bukhara to Cape Town Suzani Textiles was born
I have since been passionately involved in studying the history of Suzani and spreading appreciation of the Beauty of this ancient art and craft and its revival since their Independence during the early 1990’s when young girls were once again taught this craft practiced through the ages by their ancestors.
I receive visitors by appointment at my home where I have created a viewing space, a Suzani-room, a large white room, our ex- sitting room to share the Beauty with textile lovers,
or also on Facebook and Instagram or WhatsApp
My Background
I studied Textile Design and History at the University of Stellenbosch during the 70’s.It became my wish and dream since then to be able to do work that involves heavenly silk textiles. The Ancient Silk Road history captivated me during my studies and silk has held a special magical charm for me since childhood when I was totally captivated to watch silk worms eating mulberry leaves and then later spinning their golden silky threads.
The wonder of colour and pattern observed in nature always played a major role throughout my life. Learning always more about Suzanis combines all these loves in a very unique way. Suzani and her “herstory” is the perfect platform for me to study the story of motifs, patterns and symbols over the centuries and to trace and learn and guess about the ever-changing messages they bring down to us.
My task is to tell the story about the creation of our suzanis ,to love and look after them and to promote them and find homes for each one worldwide
I am absolutely passionate about helping in keeping this embroidery art flourishing. To really understand the beauty of these Suzanis, you need to see them first hand, and this is possible here in my home. Bukhara is very isolated from the world and have relatively few tourists and outside visitors. I am proud to be able to spread the news about them worldwide from Cape Town, really at the opposite tip of the world. This art can only be kept alive through international interest and buyers.
We have taken part in many exhibitions in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Hermanus
I am also building up my own unique private collection of Suzanis from Bukhara and It is my dream to find a suitable venue to exhibit this unique collection in future.
All the Suzanis are with me on consignment
I provide clients with the cost of a Suzani.
The price of the postage is not included.
We post Suzanis worldwide using DHL Services.
buyers have to make direct payments in usd to Bukhara for suzanis if possible please.