These upcycled Suzani Coats are a dream come true for any textile lover, they are truly unique statement pieces to be treasured.

Suzani is a type of embroidered and decorative textile made in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries. The word itself derived from the Persian سوزن Suzan which means needle.

Suzanis were traditionally used as a protective wrappings for items, prayer mats and soft furnishings in yurts (central Asian nomadic tents).

Many had a symbolic meaning too, as they were often made for a bride for her wedding by her mother as part of the dowry. These were adorned with symbols of luck, health, long life and prosperity.