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Traditional embroidery in Central Asia, Uzbekistan - Tajikistan - Kazakhstan


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The traditional embroidery in Central Asia is used to decorate textile products and decorative items such as pillows, headdresses, curtains and bags. The most complete art of embroidery is revealed in wall carpets, ceremonial clothing and interior decorative items such as tablecloths. Primarily practiced and transmitted within families by women, embroidery styles and techniques vary according to tribe, area or region. The ornaments include symbolic and mythological images of nature and space, each with a specific name and meaning.



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Publisher: UNESCO TV
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Original: Video.MP4
Location: EV only
UMVS reference: STUDIO-ich2022_rl_uzbekistan_tajikistan_kazakhstan
Rights holder: UNESCO