The first International Festival of Gold Embroidery and Jewelry started in Bukhara with a festive procession of participants.

The festival, which will run until May 25, is attended by 288 artisans from all regions of the country. Among them are 110 jewelers, 37 masters of gold embroidery, 44 embroiderers, 97 craftsmen in various areas of handicraft.

Participants from 58 countries arrived to attend the festival. During the festival, 112 foreign artisans will demonstrate their skills.

Zarif Komilov, photos by Tokhirjon Istatov, UzA