Shakhrisabz Suzani is a type of Suzani textile made in

Uzbekistan , image_flag = Flag of Uzbekistan.svg , image_coat = Emblem of Uzbekistan.svg , symbol_type = Emblem of Uzbekistan, Emblem , national_anthem = "State Anthem of Uzbekistan, State Anthem of the Republ ...

. The best-known and most valuable Shakhrisabz Suzanis were made in the 19th century, as a part of the bride's

dowry A dowry is a payment such as land, property, money, livestock, or a commercial asset that is paid by the bride's (woman's) family to the groom (man) or his family at the time of marriage. Dowry contrasts with the related concepts of bride price ...

.Notes on Shakhrisabz Suzani
/ref> Shakhrisabz in an important market center in

Qashqadaryo Region Qashqadaryo Region is one of the regions of Uzbekistan, located in the south-eastern part of the country in the basin of the river Qashqadaryo (river), Qashqadaryo and on the western slopes of the Pamir-Alay mountains. It borders with Tajikistan, ...

and the textiles are an important source of income.

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Suzani of Shakhrisabz
by Barry O'Connell Uzbekistani rugs and carpets {{Uzbekistan-stub