Manufacturing Activities of The Bukhara Goldwork Embroidery Factory
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/cajssh.v7i1.1277Keywords:
Bukhara, gold embroidery, artel, textile, silk fabric, cooperation, factory, project, cotton, obligation, specialist, productionAbstract
The article provides information about the history of the Bukhara gold embroidery factory. The art of gold embroidery, one of the branches of the light industry, dates back many centuries. In Uzbekistan, Bukhara is considered the birthplace of gold embroidery. In particular, the article highlights the activities of handicraft workshops, artels, production units, and the factory established in the field of embroidery. It begins with a definition of the art of gold embroidery. The article also discusses the operations of the Bukhara embroidery factory and the achievements of its branches established in various districts. The traditional master-apprentice system was preserved in production, and the skills of several renowned embroidery masters are described. Products manufactured at the Bukhara gold embroidery factory gained international fame. More than forty types of items were produced at the enterprise, including skullcaps, suzani, curtains, and national wedding bedspreads, all beautifully decorated with traditional Uzbek patterns. The five-year plans and daily tasks set by the state were fulfilled at 110–115 percent. At the same time, the article mentions workers who showed negligence in their duties. The presented information is based on various literary sources, archival materials, press publications, and interviews.
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