Navoi hosted the festival of national handicrafts “Suzani and embroidery”, embodying Uzbek national values.
About 200 representatives of folk art took part in the festival. The handmade carpets and handicrafts, as well as fine artworks, were demonstrated at the event.
The participants spoke about the activities to further develop national handicrafts in Uzbekistan, in-depth study of its secrets to engage the younger generation in these crafts, as well as to transfer them from generation to generation.
Embroidery is a kind of national craft art characterized by elegance, bright colors, and a variety of patterns. Nurata embroidery is famous for its style and design. There are 100-200-year-old suzanis and embroideries that have not lost their appeal.
Folklore groups attended the event. They performed songs and lapars.
Following the event, active participants were determined in the nominations “The best embroiderer”, “Master of the best embroidery school”, “The best embroiderer who revived ancient traditions”, “The youngest skilled embroiderers”.
The organizers awarded them with diplomas and valuable gifts.
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A.Buriyev, UzA