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The traditional set of Uzbek jewelry also includes tumor amulets, which were rather popular in the 19th – early 20th centuries among women and children. Tumor…

The origins of jewelry making on the territory of Uzbekistan are lost in the depths of thousands of years.  In the 19th century the largest centers…

The Náprstek Museum (originally the Czech Industrial Museum) was established in the 1860s by Vojtěch Náprstek (1826 – 1894), a notable figure in Czech…

The shape, colour and ornament of the skullcap reflect the peculiarities of the way of life of the population of a particular area. There are six main…

The National Library of Uzbekistan hosts a multitude of significant events, encompassing various aspects of culture, education, and science. The National…

A significant meeting took place in Qatar where the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ashraf Khodjaev, welcomed…

In 1379–1380, during his fourth campaign, Amir Timur conquered Urgench. Soon he had to leave the city, so the rule in Khorezm passed into the hands of…

The types of cities and architectural monuments are among the most common subjects represented in photographs from the 19th century to the early 20th century. The…

By the late 18th century, local schools and woodcarving centers had developed in the territory of the Uzbek khanates. This craft was especially developed…

The manufacture of art products from metal is one of the most ancient types of craft and applied art, second only to ceramics.  This craft centuries-old…

Knives and scabbards are allocated to a separate collection. Uzbek knives are very distinctive and they combine the artistic merit of appearance and functionality.…

Jewelry was one of the highly developed crafts in the period of the Uzbek khanates. Local jewelers often used silver in their work. Gold was used less…

The most prominent representatives of the Samarkand school of calligraphy were: Ahmad ibn ’Umar Ash’as Abu Bakr Samarqandi is a prominent calligrapher…

The Turkestan Regional Museum of History and Local Lore at Shymkent has enriched its collection with an invaluable gift – 50 volumes of book-albums of…

The art of chasing is represented by jugs oftoba, kuza, choidish (jugs for water and oil), lagan-dishes, trays, basins for washing dastshui, containers…

The manufacture of art products from metal is one of the most ancient types of craft and applied art, second only to ceramics. This craft centuries-old…

Historical photographs brought to us the changes that occurred in the appearance of the cities of the Turkestan region in the late 19th – early 20th centuries. First…

In the past, making footwear, like any other craft, was something between amateur craftsmanship and genuine art. The shoes of the master were made of…

Based on inscriptions restored as a result of repair and restoration work, the Kok Gumbaz mosque, the main monument of the “Dar ut-tilavat” complex in…

Bolinpush was used as a blanket on a pillow. This sample is a masterpiece of Bukhara embroiderers. Graceful patterns were embroidered on a light base…

Such regional schools of Uzbek metal chasing as Khorezm, Bukhara-Samarkand and Fergana differ in the shape of products, the nature of the decor and methods…

The State Museum of Cultural History of Uzbekistan occupies a special place among the country’s largest museums: it features one of the richest collections…

The National Gallery Prague is the successor of the Picture Gallery of the Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts, which was established as early as…

Historical photographs have preserved images of Central Asian Afghans, Indians and Iranians - Ironis. Descendants of migrants from Merv and other regions…