Suzani

Pronunciation: /suːˈzɑːni/

Definitions of suzani

noun a type of embroidered and decorative textile from Central Asia, often used as a wall hanging or bedspread

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful suzani tapestry at the market.

A2 My friend bought a suzani pillow cover from Uzbekistan.

B1 Suzani embroidery is a traditional craft in Central Asia.

B2 The intricate designs of suzani textiles are highly prized by collectors.

C1 The museum had a stunning collection of antique suzanis from the Silk Road.

C2 Art historians study the symbolism and cultural significance of suzani patterns.

Examples of suzani in a Sentence

formal The suzani textile displayed intricate embroidery patterns.

informal I found a beautiful suzani throw pillow at the flea market.

slang Check out this suzani rug, it's so cool!

figurative Her life was like a suzani tapestry, woven with different experiences and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of suzani

• plural: suzanis
• comparative: more suzani
• superlative: most suzani
• present tense: suzani
• future tense: will suzani
• perfect tense: have suzanied
• continuous tense: is suzaniing
• singular: suzani
• positive degree: suzani
• infinitive: to suzani
• gerund: suzaniing
• participle: suzanied

Origin and Evolution of suzani

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'suzani' originates from Persian, derived from the word 'suzan' which means needle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of embroidered textile from Central Asia, the term 'suzani' has evolved to encompass a variety of decorative textiles with colorful, intricate designs.