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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.
«Colours of The Silk Road – suzani embroidery from Uzbekistan»
In a dedicated exhibition at The Burrell Collection in 2008, the Burrell group of Suzanis were displayed together for the first time.
How did the clothing of the Karakalpaks reflect their age?
Age differences in Karakalpak clothing were manifested in the color, length and width of the robes, as well as the manner of wearing clothes.
Chagatai manuscripts
The Berlin State Library contains more than 190 manuscripts in the Chagatai (Old Uzbek) language.
"Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan"
Photo report on how the media event unfolded
Media event "Architectural epigraphy of Uzbekistan"
On April 8th, WOSCU, together with the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Abu Rayhan Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies, presented the series of books "Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan" and held a certificate award ceremony for the receipt of 20 volumes of book-albums by organizations, ministries, and departments.
What kind of shoes did the Karakalpaks wear?
Shoes of Karakalpaks were boots (yetik) with sharp, slightly turned-up toes on a wide flat beveled heel and protruding knee part.
Unique works of the Ottoman Turks stored in Britain
The arts of the book comprise a significant part of the British Museum’s collections from the Islamic world.
Manuscripts in the Berlin State Library
The Berlin State Library houses about 190 manuscripts in the Chagatai language. The Chagatai manuscripts reached the Berlin State Library from East Asia in a great variety of ways.
50 volumes “Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in the World Collections” were donated to a museum in Malaysia
On April 8th, a meeting took place at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia between Ambassador of Uzbekistan Karomidin Gadoev and the director of the museum, Saied Muhammad Al-Bukhari.
A delegei, kulakshin and other winter headdresses of the Karakalpaks
Among the main headdresses of the Karakalpaks were little round caps of black velvet on quilted or fur lining with a narrow black rim of smooth fur as well as caps with a high crown trimmed with fox fur.
History of the Berlin State Library
The Berlin State Library is the largest scientific universal library in Germany and belongs to the leading European cultural institution - the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.
Who brought Navoi's "Kulliyat" to France?
Currently, the National Library of France houses several rare manuscripts of our national literature.
Media event "Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan"
Today, in the conference hall of the World Society for the Study, Preservation, and Popularization of the Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan (WOSCU), there will be a presentation of the book series "Architectural Epigraphy of Uzbekistan," along with a certificate award ceremony for their gratuitous transfer to relevant organizations and departments.
Karakalpak tahiya and its types
Scullcaps - tahiya were dome-shaped, about 12 cm in high, the top of them cross linked in four parts and was usually quilted with fine stitches.
How much did the French ambassador buy Mirajname for?
As is known,Library of the Kings of France, which after the French Revolution became the Bibliothèque nationale (now Bibliothèque nationale de France, or BnF) is certainly one of the first libraries in Europe that collected important manuscripts from Central Asia.
Objects from the Collections of Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner and Carl Wache
In 1904, at the same time as the donations from Rickmers, the Ethnological Museum received a small collection of purses and caps from the Emirate of Bukhara that had been part of the estate of the orientalist Gottlieb Wilhelm Leitner (1840 – 1899).
"Sarpo from head to toe" purchased in East Turkestan
This vibrant coat is one of several garments that also includes caps and footwear acquired by Robert Barkley Shaw during his travels in eastern Turkestan between 1868 and 1869.
What kind of hat was popular among the Karakalpaks in the old days?
The most common traditional headdress was Karakalpak men’s hats made of sheepskin shogirme having a second name – kurash.
Mirror from the Bumiller collection
The remarkable collection of pre-Mongol period artistic bronze, widely known as the "Bumiller collection" or the University Museum of Islamic Art in Bamberg, is unparalleled in its richness and diversity of exhibits.
How many books are stored in the National Library of France?
According to experts, by the late 20th century the old complex of buildings in the rue de Richelieu could no longer accommodate the continuing expansion of the collections.
"Bukhara Portiere Carnations"
When it comes to suzani, it is impossible not to remember the suzani that Barell bought.
Do you know who copied "Mi‘raj-nama"?
The work "Mi‘raj-nama," describing the Miraj incident, holds significant importance in classical Eastern literature.
Postin - winter Karakalpak sheepskin coat
The cut of postyn was wider than the robe.
What was a shekpen robe?
Shekpen is the ancient Karakalpak robe.
Kalpak as a connection with the ancient Scythians
The headwear of Karakalpaks was diverse.
Which library in France contains manuscripts brought from Mawarannahr?
The whole world was interested in the manuscripts of the East, especially Mawarannahr.
Did you know that Uzbek suzani were used in British castles?
Of the beautiful Islamic embroidered textiles Burrell acquired, the group of 11 Central Asian Uzbek Suzanis stands out.