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CRAFT
Traditional crafts
of Uzbekistan:
Uzbek national dolls
Uzbekistan is a great country that has been a crossroads of different eras and
cultures since ancient times. Our country is rich not only in its historical sights,
architecture, famous scientists, picturesque nature and culture. Real treasures of
the world are stored in Uzbekistan, which are passed down from generation to
generation. Here, artisans work day and night to create real works of art, and folk
arts and crafts are recognized as a masterpiece of the Uzbek people.
In Uzbekistan, there is an ancient tradition of creating national dolls, which are
a symbol of folk culture and national heritage. These dolls are made from various
materials – from fabric and wool to clay and wood.
The emergence of puppetry in Uzbekistan dates back to the Timurid era, when
a large number of maskaraboz-puppeteers appeared – they entertained the local
residents of Maverannahr in open squares and markets.
Today, there are various schools for making dolls in the country, one of them is
located in Bukhara, as well as a museum and a workshop. Having visited these
places, one can listen to the history of the origin of this art in Central Asia and its
role in people’s lives. And in just a few minutes here you can even learn how to
manipulate these puppets and become a real puppeteer. Going upstairs, to the
workshop, you can study the process of making Bukhara dolls.
This skill is passed down from generation to generation. Clothes for dolls in
Uzbekistan are mainly sewn from national fabrics. Such bright painted dolls have
long become a traditional Uzbek souvenir that you can buy when traveling in any of
the cities of Uzbekistan.
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