Suzani means needle in Persian. Throughout Central Asia the term is used for all forms of embroidery. In Uzbekistan suzani is used primarily for decorative home accessories: bedspreads, wall hangings and cushion covers.
Ikat patterns are derived from tie-dyed threads used to weave the fabric. Most commonly, the designs are dyed into the warp (long threads) in successive stages to form multicolored patterns. Double ikat combines tie-dyed warp AND weft to create geometric patterns and is not typical in Central Asia.
Bandhani is micro tie dye from India wherein small knots create resist patterns on silk or cotton. It is also referred to as shibori. Multiple colors can be employed with successive layers of knotting and dyeing. The result is a patterned fabric with a stretchy texture that can be retained through dry cleaning or smoothed by repeated washing.
Nuno textiles are wool felt and silk or cotton that is fused together to form graphical patterns, shapes and textures. Nuno is a fairly recent technique originating in Australia that has been adopted in Kyrgyzstan to include traditional designs as well and modern adaptations