The Uzbek National traditions

The Uzbek national clothes of the end of XX centuries remain constant up these days. Culture, handicrafts and tourism are rapidly becoming inseparable partners. Applied art of Uzbeks has a wealth of variety when it comes to style, materials and ornamentation. Silk, ceramics and cotton weaving, stone and wood carving, metal engraving, leather stamping, calligraphy and miniature painting are some genres passed down from ancient times. Uzbek craftsmen nowadays still practice ancient jewellery making techniques for cutting gemstones, grain filigree, granular work, and engraving and enameling, also they are trying to take into account fashion demands and styles.Read more