Sanjar Nazarov

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Sanjar Nazarov is a skilled suzani artist from Tashkent, Uzbekistan who learned embroidery from his family, observing older generations and practicing from a young age. Today, he continues this tradition while producing pieces for modern use. Using hand-stitched chain embroidery techniques, artisans create detailed, yet durable textiles. Common motifs include suns, vines, and pomegranates, each representing themes like life, growth, and abundance. Sanjar oversees a workshop, which employs many talented women-artisans from his community. 

For Peregrin, Sanjar creates one-of-a-kind suzani cushions, bags, and other textile accessories. Each piece starts as a hand-embroidered panel and is carefully finished into a functional product. Because all work is done by hand, every pillow and bag is unique, with small variations in stitch and pattern.

By purchasing Sanjar’s suzani textiles, customers are supporting a living craft and the artisans who sustain it. Each piece combines historical technique with modern functionality, providing a direct connection to Central Asian cultural heritage.

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