Add an Exotic Flair Instantly with Suzani Accessories
Hot colors for Fall are all about reds, aubergines and other deep colors that bring to mind the exotic flavor of Eastern cultures. Suzani patterns, which hail from Uzbekistan, are the perfect way to add a seasonal update to your home in an instant.
Caravansair makes wonderful Suzani pillows (above) in a variety of shapes. They’re made from authentic Suzanis and start at $80.
You can always count on Anthroplogie for a Suzani-inspired home good. Currently, they’re showing these cute napkins ($8.00), a variety of dessert plates ($10 – $14), and juice glasses ($12.00).
I love this new collection from Tozai Home.
What a find! LFN Ribbons has a large collection of Suzani print ribbons. Add these to a solid pillow, a lampshade, pillow shams. the ideas are endless.
If you’re not the crafty sort, check out these pillows from Jayson Home & Garden ($350 – $395).
So now I’m wondering, do you decorate for the seasons?
Suzani love times three
As many of you know, I adore suzani prints. I’m working on an art project using them and have been surfing around looking for unusual versions. My research revealed one particular style that’s especially popular. Here’s how three different magazines used the same suzani coverlet to style a room.
This bedroom, from Domino Magazine, features the suzani used as a coverlet, with another blanket folded at the end of the bed. A variety of pillowcases give the room a Bohemian look.
The same suzani is used as a tablecloth in this dining room from Elle Decor. I love the mix of color and pattern – green on the windows, Chinese wallpaper on the wall, leopard print on the chairs and suzani on the table. Would you have thought to add blue and pink to this room? I think the stylist brought it along.
I think this room is also from Elle Decor. It’s been in my image file for a while. This time, the suzani is a bedspread, teamed with Moroccan details.
After a little more searching, I found the resource for this particular suzani. Circa Trade offers it in various sizes, along with a wide variety of other vintage suzanis.
I think my favorite of these three is the first. Which one is yours?
image: Sam Simon Upton
