Category Uzbekistan Handicrafts

There are many tales and legends about Central Asian ceramics: the magic bowl (piala, cup) of Bukhara Sultan, the bowl steal the heart of the harsh ruler or beautiful dishes (lyagans), their patterns seem alive.

If metal working has appeared later than ceramics, then not for much. And indeed, chasing surpasses all other types of crafts according to age. It is the oldest type of applied art, and the most magnificent specimens of it can be found in Bukhara.

Chust knife is a well-known word combination in Russia and abroad. It seems that there is no difference what knife one uses to chop carrots for pilaf, a national Uzbek knife or a Japanese ceramic kitchen knife.

Wood had a special significance in the Middle East. The mountainous and desert terrain did not allow the use of wood in large quantities because of its value.

People of knowledge say that everything in the world in form of dome originated from tyubeteyka (traditional Central Asian skullcap).