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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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Kun. Motif of the embroidery

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Fragment of the embroidery

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Embroidery is a type of applied and decorative art that has ancient traditions and made by women.Beauty of Uzbek embroidery, ancient origins of its patterns and diversity of techniques applied indicate to the fact that this craft has passed a lengthy process of historical development, and has rich traditions.Embroidery was spread mainly in large commercial cities and villages, in ancient centers of settled (agricultural) culture of Uzbekistan. It did not exist only in Khoresm.

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Embroidery is a type of applied and decorative art that has ancient traditions and made by women.Beauty of Uzbek embroidery, ancient origins of its patterns and diversity of techniques applied indicate to the fact that this craft has passed a lengthy process of historical development, and has rich traditions.Embroidery was spread mainly in large commercial cities and villages, in ancient centers of settled (agricultural) culture of Uzbekistan. It did not exist only in Khoresm.

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Embroidery is a type of applied and decorative art that has ancient traditions and made by women.Beauty of Uzbek embroidery, ancient origins of its patterns and diversity of techniques applied indicate to the fact that this craft has passed a lengthy process of historical development, and has rich traditions.Embroidery was spread mainly in large commercial cities and villages, in ancient centers of settled (agricultural) culture of Uzbekistan. It did not exist only in Khoresm.

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Embroidery is a type of applied and decorative art that has ancient traditions and made by women.Beauty of Uzbek embroidery, ancient origins of its patterns and diversity of techniques applied indicate to the fact that this craft has passed a lengthy process of historical development, and has rich traditions.Embroidery was spread mainly in large commercial cities and villages, in ancient centers of settled (agricultural) culture of Uzbekistan. It did not exist only in Khoresm.

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Embroidery is a type of applied and decorative art that has ancient traditions and made by women.Beauty of Uzbek embroidery, ancient origins of its patterns and diversity of techniques applied indicate to the fact that this craft has passed a lengthy process of historical development, and has rich traditions.Embroidery was spread mainly in large commercial cities and villages, in ancient centers of settled (agricultural) culture of Uzbekistan. It did not exist only in Khoresm.

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Embroidery is a type of applied and decorative art that has ancient traditions and made by women.Beauty of Uzbek embroidery, ancient origins of its patterns and diversity of techniques applied indicate to the fact that this craft has passed a lengthy process of historical development, and has rich traditions.Embroidery was spread mainly in large commercial cities and villages, in ancient centers of settled (agricultural) culture of Uzbekistan. It did not exist only in Khoresm.

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The art of chakana embroidery is a kind of woman's way of embroidering and decorating garments with flowers and symbolic designs with multi-colored threads on cotton or silk fabrics. Usually, masters with the art of chakan embroider women's dresses, national headdresses, pillows, bedspreads, waist scarves, a towel, curtains, suzane, curtain for decorating the top of the walls, etc.

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Embroidery is a type of applied and decorative art that has ancient traditions and made by women.Beauty of Uzbek embroidery, ancient origins of its patterns and diversity of techniques applied indicate to the fact that this craft has passed a lengthy process of historical development, and has rich traditions.Embroidery was spread mainly in large commercial cities and villages, in ancient centers of settled (agricultural) culture of Uzbekistan. It did not exist only in Khoresm.

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Skullcap embroidery was developed among Iranian and Turkic peo¬ples since ancient times. Skullcaps make up part of the national dresses of the peoples of Turke¬stan, especially of Uz¬beks and Tajiks. They differ in terms of form and décor from one na¬tion to another. The traditions of their creation are also different. nFor sewing skullcap a piece of material is cut out from single-colored silk or satin, embroidered by using simple, silk and gold threads. Parts of skull¬cap, decorated with fan¬cywork, are put on lining and sewed to each other. The edges are decorated with braids. Depending on the style, skullcaps can be quadrangular or cone-shaped. Skullcaps especially are made by women.n

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Type of traditional emroidery which was widely spread in applied design art of Uzbekistan Gold embroidery were revived at the end of XXth Century.It's formation goes back to ancient history. According to written sources and archeological findings gold embroidery is one of the leading forms of craftsmanship of the city.At the end of the XIX – beginning of the ХХ century Bukhara was the center of crafts associated with gold embroidery. Notably, at that time gold embroidery was mostly dealt by men. But in some cases, when there were more orders than expected, women (who were close relatives of gold embroiderers) could act in the role of assistants.

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Type of traditional emroidery which was widely spread in applied design art of Uzbekistan Gold embroidery were revived at the end of XXth Century.It's formation goes back to ancient history. According to written sources and archeological findings gold embroidery is one of the leading forms of craftsmanship of the city.At the end of the XIX – beginning of the ХХ century Bukhara was the center of crafts associated with gold embroidery. Notably, at that time gold embroidery was mostly dealt by men. But in some cases, when there were more orders than expected, women (who were close relatives of gold embroiderers) could act in the role of assistants.

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Type of traditional emroidery which was widely spread in applied design art of Uzbekistan Gold embroidery were revived at the end of XXth Century.It's formation goes back to ancient history. According to written sources and archeological findings gold embroidery is one of the leading forms of craftsmanship of the city.At the end of the XIX – beginning of the ХХ century Bukhara was the center of crafts associated with gold embroidery. Notably, at that time gold embroidery was mostly dealt by men. But in some cases, when there were more orders than expected, women (who were close relatives of gold embroiderers) could act in the role of assistants.

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Type of traditional emroidery which was widely spread in applied design art of Uzbekistan Gold embroidery were revived at the end of XXth Century.It's formation goes back to ancient history. According to written sources and archeological findings gold embroidery is one of the leading forms of craftsmanship of the city.At the end of the XIX – beginning of the ХХ century Bukhara was the center of crafts associated with gold embroidery. Notably, at that time gold embroidery was mostly dealt by men. But in some cases, when there were more orders than expected, women (who were close relatives of gold embroiderers) could act in the role of assistants.

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Type of traditional emroidery which was widely spread in applied design art of Uzbekistan Gold embroidery were revived at the end of XXth Century.It's formation goes back to ancient history. According to written sources and archeological findings gold embroidery is one of the leading forms of craftsmanship of the city.At the end of the XIX – beginning of the ХХ century Bukhara was the center of crafts associated with gold embroidery. Notably, at that time gold embroidery was mostly dealt by men. But in some cases, when there were more orders than expected, women (who were close relatives of gold embroiderers) could act in the role of assistants.