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Nurota embroidery
  • Manage No PI00003196
    Country Uzbekistan
    ICH Domain Knowledge and practices about nature and the universe, Traditional craft skills
Description Even though embroidery is widespread in different regions of Uzbekistan, Nurota embroidery is distinct with its peculiarity. Even at present, girls, who were born innNurota learn secrets of the embroidery, starting from the day they learnt how to handle a needle. Elegance, uniqueness of the patterns and flowers are thenfeatures that make Nurota embroidery exclusive. Embroidery art is passed in the family from mothers to daughters, fromnmothers-in-law to daughters-in-law. It is believed that dowry of Nurota brides should contain embroidery, sewed on the bride’s own. As mantlets and suzanas, hang on inside of the house, pillowcases and some outfits maynalso contain embroidery elements. In Nurota embroidery three types of embroiding are used: 1. Traditional direct method n2. Awl methodn3. Embroidery sewed in sewing-machine
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