Uzbek embroidery art showcased at exhibition in Astana

Uzbek embroidery art showcased at exhibition in Astana

An exhibition titled ‘The Heritage in Stitches: a journey through the embroidery and sewing traditions of Uzbekistan’ has opened at the National Museum of Kazakhstan, showcasing the unique art of Uzbek embroidery. Among the exhibits are robes, traditional headdresses, and bedspreads adorned with gold embroidery, as well as jewelry featuring filigree work and precious stones, along with other accessories from past centuries. The exhibition reflects the centuries-old traditions of Central Asian decorative and applied arts, and its organization contributes to strengthening ties between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. It will run until June 1.

«The exhibition showcases 122 exhibits from five large museums of Uzbekistan. The preparation for this exhibition took a year, during which we worked closely with curators from the museums of Uzbekistan. As part of the exhibition, more than 30 museum exhibits were restored to prepare them for display,» said Bobur Sayomov, head of the Center for the Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF).

«I believe that interest in this exhibition among our Kazakh audience will continue to grow. From the very beginning, visitors have been eager to learn how long it will run and what makes the exhibits unique. We believe this exhibition will be a great success,» noted Deputy Director of the National Museum of Kazakhstan Sairan Duisenov.