Museum of Applied Art of Uzbekistan
It all started in 1927 in Tashkent, when was organized an exhibition of samples of the best works of masters of Uzbekistan. Every year the number of items raised, including the items from past centuries: jewelry, handmade embroidery, skull-caps, carpets. These works of national applied art were demonstrated in the "Museum of artisanal crafts", opened 7 July 1937 in Tashkent. In 1960 it was renamed into "Exhibition of applied art of Uzbekistan", and in 1997 the exhibition has gained the status of "National Museum of Applied Art". In the museum`s treasures collected unique exhibit of applied art, created by the hands of masters, from the first half of the XIX century until our days. Stored in the treasures of the museum exhibits can be divided into 3 groups: works of applied art that are based on ancient traditions, works of art enriched with ornaments, created with the traditional methods of craftsmen and the third group - the works of contemporary art, decorated with colorful ornaments.
The museum has several shops, where you will find a wide range of handicraft to buy.
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