A woman is embroidering a large piece of cloth with fine embroidery. This cloth is called suzani and is widely made in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and other parts of Central Asia.

Suzani has traditionally been listed as one of the bride's wedding gifts. The bride makes it with her mother and presents it to the groom on her wedding day. It is also a symbol of the union of two families, as well as of good luck and health.symbolIt will be displayed on the wall as a

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