P154

Custom pillow made from Oscar de la Renta’s Susani Trellis collection for Lee Jofa Susani pattern on front, solid coordinating flax linen back. Hidden zippers, down inserts Inspired by Suzani, a type of embroidered and decorative tribal textile made in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other Central Asian countries. Suzani is from the Persian Suzan which means needle. The art of making such textiles in Iran is called Suzandozi, meaning needlework. Suzanis were traditionally made by Central Asian brides as part of their dowry, and were presented to the groom on their wedding day. Oscar de la Renta left his native Dominican Republic at the age of eighteen, to study painting at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid. While living in Spain, he became interested in the world of design and began sketching for leading Spanish fashion houses, which soon led to an apprenticeship with Spain’s most renowned couturier, Cristóbal Balenciaga. In 1965, Oscar de la Renta began his signature ready-to-wear label. Today the company also produces a bridal collection, a line of fragrances, a home collection and a complete range of accessories, including handbags, shoes and jewelry. Contemporary 14″ x 22″ Thailand