Vintage Uzbekistan Suzani Embroidered Bag with vibrant colors featuring an intricate paisley design.

22" twisted silk cord strap

vintage hand-embroidered pouch (often used as a purse or crossbody bag) from Central Asia, most likely from Uzbekistan or Tajikistan.

The bag is a prime example of Suzani embroidery, a traditional needlework art form. The term suzani comes from the Persian word suzan, meaning "needle."

• Design & Motifs: The central motif appears to be a stylized tulip (symbolizing rebirth and elegance) surrounded by paisleys (or boteh) and swirling floral scrollwork. These designs are intended to represent a blooming garden.

• Construction: It features dense chain-stitching or satin-stitching, likely using silk or cotton threads on a dark cotton/velvet base.

• The Lining: The colorful striped lining seen in the fourth photo is very characteristic of Central Asian textiles, often made of adras (a type of ikat-adjacent fabric) or Russian-influenced factory cloth common in the 20th century.

It originates from the tribal regions of Central Asia, specifically:

• Uzbekistan: The style and specific tulip/paisley combination are common in regions such as Bukhara and Shahrisabz.

*small stain on the bottom as seen in the last photo