Handicrafts and applied art are miracles created by the hands and hearts of humanity. They embody the spiritual wealth and culture of people. Samarkand region ranks first in the production of porcelain tableware in Uzbekistan.

Mokhtob Turdiyeva and Abduvali Nabiyev are famous porcelain makers in Samarkand.

“Almost every Uzbek family has M. Turdiyeva’s creations”, says Akobir Hakimov, Advisor to the Chairman of the Khunarmand Association. “They are distinguished by the elegance of the patterns and the coloring of the porcelain with a combination of blue, white, green, and red. The top of the tableware is covered with a unique glaze, which makes it not only beautiful, but also durable”.

Abduvali Nabiyev works in the majolica style, characterized by extraordinary coloring. The master’s merit is in continuing the traditions of handicrafts and decorating architectural monuments.

The arts that are an integral part of the life of the Uzbekistan people, particularly wood carving, porcelain making, weaving, gold embroidery, and jewelry making, have a thousand-year history.

Many examples of artistic creativity and applied art made by the masters of the country are kept in famous museums of the world and attract the attention of foreigners.

This is another opportunity to increase Uzbekistan’s tourism potential.

Gulnoza Boboyeva, UzA