suzani

plural suzanis

1. An embroidered tapestry from several central Asian countries.

   She wore a coat made of old cloth from Uzbekistan called a suzani, which was faded black with embroidered red circles and yellow and white zigzags.

   2007 March 18, Winter Miller, “Personal Sound Effects”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 25 May 2022

   1 more example

   A variety of traditional suzani embroidery fabrics hanging at a bazaar. […] For centuries, the nomadic tribes of Central Asia used colorful textiles called suzanis as seating, prayer mats, bedding and dividers in their yurts – the traditional tents that were their homes.

   2024 December 19, Amy Gunia, “Young Uzbeks are finding new markets for traditional handicrafts online”, in CNN Business