The Craft Fair Tashkent 2021 has kicked off in the Youth Creativity Palace as part of the British Council’s three-year program “The Crafting Futures Uzbekistan 2021”.

The exhibition organized jointly with the British Council, the Hunarmand Association, the Human House gallery, the non-governmental organization “Marifat Manbai” and the University of Leicester, brings together artisans from all regions of the country.

The head of the World Crafts Council for the Asia-Pacific Region, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan Adham Ikramov noted that the country pays great attention to the development of culture and art, in particular, to support handicrafts, to further strengthen the role of this sphere in the life of society.

“At the initiative of the Head of the state, targeted and systematic work is being carried out in the development of folk applied art, which reflects the ancient and rich history of our country, its customs and traditions”, A. Ikromov said. – And today’s exhibition is a vivid confirmation of this.

During the Craft Fair Tashkent 2021, guests got acquainted with unique handicrafts made by 15 artisans who underwent special training for the production of export-oriented products and entering the foreign market.

Artisans from different parts of the country demonstrated their best products. Masterclasses on the manufacture of various products were held within the framework of the fair.

According to the head of Hunarmand Association Ulugbek Abdullayev, now the brand of Uzbek skullcaps is being promoted all over the world. In addition, Chust and Shakhrikhan knives, Fergana and Margilan adras enter the world market.

The head of the British Council Denise Waddingham, who is taking part in the fair for the first time, said that she would continue to support the handicrafts industry, which has an important place in the cultural and social life of Uzbekistan.

The exhibition will run until December 5.

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Ulugbek Makhmirzayev, UzA