✨ Carved and painted wood. Decorative and applied art of Uzbekistan

Since ancient times in Uzbekistan carving used to adorn columns, shutters, gates, doors, ceiling beams and a wide range of other household articles, such as tables and stools, chests, cupboards, beds and cradles, book rests, inkstands and combs.

Historically, Kokand, Tashkent and Khiva have been the main wood carving centres in Uzbekistan: each of these cities boasts an original style and artistic school.

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