Sandiq (chest) is a household item which is designated to keep housing implements, clothes, jewellery and others. It is mainly prepared from wood and decorated with sliced iron sheets.The chests that are decorated with kochqorak, shash, pike-like, almond-like and other patterns are is bright example of applied art. The markets of Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Kokand, Margilan, Urgench and other cities of Uzbekistan have special chest stores where different types of chests are made and sold.The art of making a chest is also taught by the teacher in traditional way. Every master teaches his apprentice the secrets of making the chest and the decorations that are given to it.n

Sandiq (chest) is a household item which is designated to keep housing implements, clothes, jewellery and others. It is mainly prepared from wood and decorated with sliced iron sheets.The chests that are decorated with kochqorak, shash, pike-like, almond-like and other patterns are is bright example of applied art. The markets of Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Kokand, Margilan, Urgench and other cities of Uzbekistan have special chest stores where different types of chests are made and sold.The art of making a chest is also taught by the teacher in traditional way. Every master teaches his apprentice the secrets of making the chest and the decorations that are given to it.n

Sandiq (chest) is a household item which is designated to keep housing implements, clothes, jewellery and others. It is mainly prepared from wood and decorated with sliced iron sheets.The chests that are decorated with kochqorak, shash, pike-like, almond-like and other patterns are is bright example of applied art. The markets of Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Kokand, Margilan, Urgench and other cities of Uzbekistan have special chest stores where different types of chests are made and sold.The art of making a chest is also taught by the teacher in traditional way. Every master teaches his apprentice the secrets of making the chest and the decorations that are given to it.n

Sandiq (chest) is a household item which is designated to keep housing implements, clothes, jewellery and others. It is mainly prepared from wood and decorated with sliced iron sheets.The chests that are decorated with kochqorak, shash, pike-like, almond-like and other patterns are is bright example of applied art. The markets of Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Kokand, Margilan, Urgench and other cities of Uzbekistan have special chest stores where different types of chests are made and sold.The art of making a chest is also taught by the teacher in traditional way. Every master teaches his apprentice the secrets of making the chest and the decorations that are given to it.n

Sandiq (chest) is a household item which is designated to keep housing implements, clothes, jewellery and others. It is mainly prepared from wood and decorated with sliced iron sheets.The chests that are decorated with kochqorak, shash, pike-like, almond-like and other patterns are is bright example of applied art. The markets of Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent, Kokand, Margilan, Urgench and other cities of Uzbekistan have special chest stores where different types of chests are made and sold.The art of making a chest is also taught by the teacher in traditional way. Every master teaches his apprentice the secrets of making the chest and the decorations that are given to it.n

Mehregan celebration is as important as Nowruz for Persians and it has its own unique traditions. Violets, sweets, rose water, candles, flowers, and fruits especially apples and pomegranates are set on a violet-coloured tablecloth to start the fest. Almond and pistachio are among the requirements to make this tradition as Persian as possible. Violets characterize Mehregan as the symbol of light, love, and friendship that dates back to the ancient days of Persia. Espand (rue seeds) will be thrown in the flames to be safe from the evil eye on this happy day. The ceremony begins with saying a prayer in front of a mirror. Hugs and kisses are exchanged after a handful of Noghl (sugar plum) is thrown over each other’s heads.\nIn most households, the entire family and guests stand in front of the altar table, facing the mirror during the ceremony. A traditional ritual here includes prayer and hymns followed by drinking fruit juices like pomegranate juice or sherbet, a classic Iranian beverage. And the application of the kohl from the Sormeh-dan is considered a blessing against evil forces which in traditional Zoroastrian communities, can mean the forces of Ahriman, the Evil Eye, and other such cursed actions. As guests and household members embrace and exchange gifts, seeds are thrown \n