Journal
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The Art & History of Suzani Embroidery
Suzani comes from the Persian word suzan (سوزن) which means needle. The art of making such textiles in Persia is called suzandozi, meaning needlework. That the craft is named for its...
The Art & History of Suzani Embroidery
Suzani comes from the Persian word suzan (سوزن) which means needle. The art of making such textiles in Persia is called suzandozi, meaning needlework. That the craft is named for its...
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Afghanistan Fashion Shoot
In 1968, Fred J. Maroon (1924–2001), an American photographer known for his work in Life, National Geographic, Smithsonian and Look Magazine and as a White House presidential photographer, set out...
Afghanistan Fashion Shoot
In 1968, Fred J. Maroon (1924–2001), an American photographer known for his work in Life, National Geographic, Smithsonian and Look Magazine and as a White House presidential photographer, set out...
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Nooristani Dress Embroidery
An early 20th century vintage Nooristani “Jumlo” wedding dress from Kohistan/Nooristan (Afghanistan). It is intricately embroidered with silk threads on black cotton, with lots of white and copper plastic buttons,...
Nooristani Dress Embroidery
An early 20th century vintage Nooristani “Jumlo” wedding dress from Kohistan/Nooristan (Afghanistan). It is intricately embroidered with silk threads on black cotton, with lots of white and copper plastic buttons,...
