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Festivals of Uzbekistan: immersion into an oriental tale. International Festival “Silk and Spices”

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International Festival "Silk and Spices"
26
Nov

In Uzbekistan, annually many festivals, dedicated to the city, the traditions and customs of the nation are held. The most popular festivals in Uzbekistan are: “SILK AND SPICES” INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (Bukhara) “SHARK TARONALARI” (MELODIES OF THE EAST) INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (Samarkand) “MAGIC OF DANCE” INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (Khiva) “BOYSUN BAKHORI” (BAYSUN SPRING) INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL (Baysun) Each […]

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Empowering Women, Fashion, Hair + Beauty, Home + Decor, ikat fabric, Lifestyle, Oriental Rug, Travel

The most beautiful textiles in the world are Uzbek ikat and suzani. Glossary of Uzbek fabrics

Posted on by Shavkat Mukhamedov
The most beautiful textiles in the world are Uzbek ikat and suzani
22
Nov

There are at least two unique Uzbek textiles – suzani and ikat. Susanis are embroidered in silk or cotton with bright motifs, including cloves, pomegranates, irises, tulips and discs representing the sun or moon. Describing the motives and all the beauty of the Uzbek ikat, one can emphasize their bewitching magnificence. They are amazing – […]

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Uzbek embroidery – types and meaning

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Uzbek suzani
20
Oct

Embroidery is still the most common type of needlework for Uzbek women. This work is traditionally carried out by girls and women. Previously, embroidery of settled Uzbeks was an integral part of the traditional interior of Uzbek houses. Suzanis were hung on the walls, bedspreads (shoshabi or ruigio), prayer rugs (zhoynamoz), tablecloths (dastarkhan), bedspreads for […]

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Empowering Women, Fashion, Hair + Beauty, Home + Decor, ikat fabric, Travel

Tashkent will be the venue for the impressive International Symposium on IKAT

Posted on by Shavkat Mukhamedov
04
Oct

Tashkent will be the venue for the impressive International Symposium on IKAT in October 2020 Along with unique architecture, centuries-old cultural and gastronomic traditions, Uzbekistan is famous for its national fabrics. Ikat can rightly be called a work of art and a visiting card of the country. Cheerful, bright, rainbow, ikat fully conveys the flavor […]

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Empowering Women, Fashion, Home + Decor, Lifestyle, Oriental Rug, Travel

Kilim carpets in the interior

Posted on by Shavkat Mukhamedov
10
Sep

What comes to your mind when you hear about the Arabian East? Probably, endless deserts with picturesque oases, domes of Muslim mosques, fairy tales “1000 and 1 nights” and, of course, luxurious carpets. Despite the fact that this accessory has long been known in many cultures, it was the East that made the most significant […]

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Empowering Women, Fashion, Home + Decor, ikat fabric, Travel

The beauty of the patterns and seven colors of happiness of abr fabric

Posted on by Shavkat Mukhamedov
29
Aug

It is enough to look at the photographs depicting the patterns of ikat and suzani techniques to understand: the first thing that mysteriously attracts you to them is, of course, the color palette. Color therapy is the initial stage of involvement in the magic of oriental ornaments. But when the fabric itself is in front […]

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Empowering Women, Fashion, ikat fabric, Lifestyle, Travel

Ikat backpacks – a new trend that has conquered modern society

Posted on by Shavkat Mukhamedov
15
Aug

Backpacks came into fashion again. And no wonder. After all, it is very convenient to travel with them in a modern metropolis. The main advantage: the backpack can be worn behind the back, so the hands remain free. It is much more comfortable with it to walk around the city, to walk long distances. And […]

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Royal silk – has become fashionable again?!

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12
Aug

Once upon a time, one of the rulers of Margilan, who had four wives, decided to marry for the fifth time. He fell in love with the young beautiful daughter of the artist. The artist was upset upon hearing of the intention of the Khan, asked him to change his mind. Khan promised to retreat […]

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Chapans or robes are both traditional and trendy wardrobe items!

Posted on by Shavkat Mukhamedov
24
Jul

Uzbek robe will warm you in cold, and it will protect you from the sun in the heat! Uzbek chapan is not just a bathrobe, chapan is a treasure! And indeed it is! Surely, when everyone mentions the word “Uzbek” or Uzbekistan, an image of an old man with a skullcap on his head appears, […]

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Empowering Women, Fashion, Home + Decor, ikat fabric, Travel

Souvenirs of Uzbekistan – a particle of the East for a long-lasting memory

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17
Jul

Can you imagine a trip abroad without memorable souvenirs? Souvenirs are not only gifts for loved ones, but also a memory, a part of the country you visited. In our country, the culture synthesized nomadic and agricultural cultures, which are originally adjacent to its territory, you will find many Uzbek souvenirs that you will want […]

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Ikat Pillows & Pillowcases

Posted on by Shavkat Mukhamedov
10
Jul

For the first time pillows were used as a decorating element for a long time. With their help, designers placed accents using products with a bright color or print. Over time, this became quite popular, most beginning designers adopted an easy but effective way to dilute the background of a room. The decorative pillow is […]

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Hand woven ikat vs printed ikat fabric

Posted on by Shavkat Mukhamedov
16
Jun

According to the production technology, ikat can be handmade and printed. Before the advent of ikat printing technology, only handmade ikat existed, and its creation is a rather laborious task. First, we want to tell you a little about natural fabrics, which even in our speedy time some more craftsmen weave in hand from cotton […]

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