Bugzhoma or Bedding Ornament, Uzbekistan

Red cloth with a diagonal seam of black cord and a spray of embroidered flowers.

This bugzhoma, or bedding ornament is from Uzbekistan, and dates to the 20th century. It is embroidered cotton. Cotton cloth worked with silk or cotton thread is typical of Central Asian embroidery, which often favors bold floral and geometric patterns in strong color. Overall, a square red textile with a triangular panel set in along a diagonal black-trimmed seam. Round white and dark blossoms, gray stems, and sprigs fill the panel. An L-shaped border of ovals and flowers in yellow and white runs along two edges. It is 29 inches wide.

Cut on the bias, stitched with confidence.