Heritage Textiles · Market Intelligence
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Bukhara suzanis outpace gold nearly four to one
Appreciation multiples of Central Asian embroidery textiles versus gold bullion, 1984 – 2024
Bar chart showing 40-year appreciation multiples for Central Asian textile regions compared to gold bullion
40-year appreciation multiple
16×
12×
8×
4×
0
15×
11×
8×
5×
3.5×
Gold 4.2×
Bukhara
Samarkand
Tashkent
Fergana
Margilan
Bukhara sun-medallion
Other regions
Gold bullion