Life is like morning tea in a teahouse: noisy, scented with Eastern spices and certain to contain an unexpected discovery. You seem to go out for onepiala and return with a carpet, ceramic plates and a suzani, as though you have assembled a collection of memories. Visitors to Uzbekistan find more than souvenirs here. They […]
“It seems that beautiful plates live in our homes only for guests, while an old piala is good This irony reflects everyday life in many Uzbek families, where ceramics are not only household objects but also part of the culture. Uzbek pottery has travelled a remarkable path over the past fifty years. Let us explore […]
Uzbek ceramics are more than a craft; they are a true art embodying the country’s cultural heritage and centuries of tradition. Their history reaches back to ancient times, when artisans created household objects decorated with unique patterns and colours that reflected the identity of the people. In this article, we explore the history of Uzbek […]
