Uzbek Handicraft Products Showcased in USA

Embassy of Uzbekistan took part in the annual textile festival held in the US capital. The event was held at the famous Textile Museum of George Washington University and brought together more than 4,000 textile and ikat lovers, art historians, guests of the capital, and media representatives.

During the festival, visitors could enjoy handicrafts, games, and cultural performances. Local artists demonstrated embroidery, weaving, and spinning, and also talked about the production of silk and wool. As part of the event, a buffet with national Uzbek sweets was organized. The museum holds hundreds of handcrafted items by Uzbek craftsmen that date back to the 19th century.