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Through the Ages: The Path of Porcelain into Central Asia
Porcelain, as a symbol of refinement and cultural exchange, traveled along the Great Silk Road from China into the depths of Central Asia for many centuries, leaving a unique legacy in this region that was subsequently enriched by European and Russian traditions.
Regional Characteristics of Uzbek Pottery Art
Uzbek pottery art has long been famous for its diversity and uniqueness, reflecting the cultural and historical features of different regions of the country.
In the Depths of the Uzbekistan History Museum: Unique Expeditions and Scholarly Discoveries
The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan is a unique place that houses treasures telling the rich culture and history of this country.
Ishik - winter shapan for wealthy Karakalpak women
In winter, rich Karakalpak women wore the shapan from expensive ikat silk ishik, furlined and trimmed the sleeves too.
What was the outwear shapan of Karakalpak women like?
Outwear shapan of women sewn from expensive brocade, silk fabrics was very ornate.
Zhengse is a distinctive feature of Karakalpak women's costume
Karakalpak women’s clothes had decorative details, that were not in Khorezm suit, as on sleeves jengse worn over sleeves of outerwear.
The Armory of Dresden State Art Collections
From the 16th century the cities of Mawarannahr began to gradually lose their role as major transshipment points of the great trade artery.
Mosque at the mausoleum of the Qusam ibn ‘Abbas
According to expert opinion, the mosque is one of the latest in the group of buildings standing around the Qusam ibn ‘Abbas mausoleum.
Jahangir Mirza and Kishi: what is their relationship?
When reading the inscriptions on the door of the mausoleum of Jahangir Mirza, which is the main monument of the architectural complex "Dar us-Sadat" in the city of Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya region, the name Kishi is mentioned.
What truth is written in the inscriptions of the mausoleum of Khazrati Imam?
One of the inscriptions preserved in the mausoleum of Jahangir Mirza (or Khazrati Imam), which is the main monument of the architectural complex "Dar us-Sadat" in the city of Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya region, contains ancient wisdom: "A wise man relies on his labor, while a fool relies on his hopes".
A rich variety of Karakalpak women's headdresses
The headwear of women was diverse and informative.
How did the shapan of Karakalpak women differ from that of men?
The outerwear of women was a throw-open robe shapan similar to men’s one, but embroidered in bright silk or semi-silk fabrics of Bukhara, Khorezm, or Russian production.
The name is repeatedly mentioned in the inscriptions of the mausoleum where the Temurid prince is buried
According to the conclusion of the researchers, the entire surface of the west facade of the mausoleum in the architectural district of Dar us-Sadat, located in Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya region, where the Temurid prince Jahangir Mirza was buried, was finished with a geometric design: monumental epigraphic compositions in kufic bannayi script.
Kok keilek – Karakalpak wedding dress
Special women’s dresses were the kok keilek, antique wedding dress – top skill of Karakalpak embroiderers.
What did the festive outfits of Karakalpak women look like?
Elegant dresses made of expensive silk ikat fabrics form dense pashshayi with green-blue patterns, Bukhara shahi, smooth-colored, moiré fabric torqa.
"Usmadon" for eyebrow coloring in the Bumiller collection
The outstanding collection of pre-Mongol Islamic metalwork, widely known among experts as the Bumiller Collection or the University Museum of Islamic Art in Bamberg, has no equal in terms of the richness and diversity of its objects.
Items donated to the Ethnological Museum Dresden
The Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (SES) were formed in 2004 from the three ethnological museums in Saxony – Leipzig, Dresden and Herrnhut.
Which architectural complex in Uzbekistan resembles a large square?
The Dar ut-Tilavat complex, located to the south of the central square of medieval Shakhrisabz, near the central market and the Chorsu shopping center, is planned as a large square and occupies a total area of approximately 500 m2.
Words and sacred formulas written in the crypt of Amir Temur
In a rare architectural structure - in the crypt of Amir Temur located in the city of Shahrisabz, Kashkadarya region, a fragment from the Koran was written.
Vase from the Bumiller collection
The outstanding collection of pre-Mongol Islamic metalwork, widely known among experts as the Bumiller Collection or the University Museum of Islamic Art in Bamberg, has no equal in terms of the richness and diversity of its objects.
The role of the Kushan dynasty in history
During its heyday, the Kushan Kingdom (I – III centuries AD) encompassed vast territories of the southern part of the modern Central Asia, Afghanistan, as well as the lands of Pakistan and Northern India.
On behalf of WOSCU, the book-album series “The Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan” presented to the Miho Museum
One of the outcomes of the fruitful collaboration between WOSCU and the Miho Museum is the album book "Cultural Legacy of Central Asia in Japanese Museums" from the series "Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan," showcasing artworks related to the culture of Central Asia, including Uzbekistan.
Ewers with engraved Kufic inscription with the name of the master Akhmad
The outstanding collection of pre-Mongol Islamic metalwork, widely known among experts as the Bumiller Collection or the University Museum of Islamic Art in Bamberg, has no equal in terms of the richness and diversity of its objects.
What were the traditional Karakalpach home dresses like?
Women’s keilek were home and holiday wear.
What was included in the clothing set of Karakalpak women?
Women of all ages had in their underwear garment of complex suit – dress shirt keilek and yshtan the same cut that in men’s, but with narrow cuffs decorated by zhiyek; shapan robes, head robe-capes zhegde, a variety of headwear, shoes and were obliged to the set of silver jewelry.
What is written at the entrance to the Shahi-Zindah complex mausoleum of 1360-1361?
A fragment from the Koran is inscribed in the very plastic thuluth-i ghubar script along the perimeter of the entrance aperture.
A bronze mortar in the Bumiller Collection
The collection of pre-Mongol Islamic metalwork, widely known among experts as the Bumiller Collection or the University Museum of Islamic Art in Bamberg, represents the most complete groupings of practically all kind of bronze and brass items found in Khurasan and Mawarannahr/Transoxiana from the 9th to the beginning of 13th centuries.
The Bumiller Collection
The outstanding collection of pre-Mongol Islamic metalwork, widely known among experts as the Bumiller Collection or the University Museum of Islamic Art in Bamberg, has no equal in terms of the richness and diversity of its objects.
The meaning of red in Karakalpak clothing
The clothes of the girls, brides and young women of Karakalpak dominated red colors.
Plate with images of birds
The outstanding collection of artistic bronze from the pre-Mongol period, widely known as the "Bumiller Collection" or the University Museum of Islamic Art in Bamberg, has no equal in richness and variety of exhibits.
What do the inscriptions on the door leading to the complex of buildings near the mausoleum of Qusam ibn Abbas say?
At the eastern entrance leading to the complex is installed a carved door with very fine and delicate laced chasing.
The group of buildings around the Qusam ibn ‘Abbas mausoleum
The entrance to this complex of interconnected buildings is located in the eastern wall of the porch of the middle group of buildings.
The Budrach hoard dated to the middle of 11th century
The outstanding collection of pre-Mongol Islamic metalwork, widely known among experts as the Bumiller Collection or the University Museum of Islamic Art in Bamberg, has no equal in terms of the richness and diversity of its objects.
Germany's only museum of Islamic art at the University of Bamberg
Senator (hon.) Manfred Bumiller began to collect treasures of Islamic art in 1980.
What is the importance of age-appropriate clothing for women?
A girl – a future mother – is the biggest value in the family.
Features of the traditional Karakalpak women’s costumes
Karakalpak women’s costumes differed from men’s in that they were more elaborate and had bright colors and abundant jewelry.