Jewish wall hanging, Bukhara (Uzbekistan), 18th-19th century
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Petroglyphs on the Jalgiztobe hill, Kosh Agach district, Altai Republic
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A golden ram and a stone lion, found in a tomb at the archaeological site of Gonur Depe (dated from 2400 to 1600 BCE) in Turkmenistan. The finger in the background shows how small these figures are, demonstrating the extraordinary skill of the crafter.
The archaeological site of Gonur Depe, Turkmenistan.
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Sumptuously cross-stitched Uzbek robe with ikat-dyed silk lining, probably made in Shahrisabz, ca. 1850–1900
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Uyghur bread, Xinjiang China.
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Kyrgyzstan, Scott Turner.
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Jewish necklace and head ornament from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, late 19th - early 20th century
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Zardozi or zar-douzi or zarduzi (Persian: زَردوزی, Hindi: ज़रदोज़ी, Tajik: зардӯзӣ, Urdu: زردوزی, Uzbek: zardoʻzi), is an Iranian, Indian-subcontinent and Central Asian embroidery type. Zardozi comes from two Persian words: zar or zarin meaning 'gold', and dozi meaning 'sewing'. Zardozi is a type of heavy and elaborate metal embroidery on a silk, satin, or velvet fabric base. Designs are often created using gold and silver threads and can incorporate pearls, beads, and precious stones. It is used as decoration for a wide range of applications, including clothes and household textiles. Historically, it was used to adorn the walls of royal tents, scabbards, wall hangings and the paraphernalia of regal elephants and horses. Initially, the embroidery was done with pure silver wires and real gold leaves. However, today, craftsmen make use of a combination of copper wire, with a golden or silver polish, and silk thread.
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Kyrgyz woman, Kyrzgyzstan, by Justin Black
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Painted clay figure of an equestrienne, ca. 7th-9th century AD
Excavated from Tomb No. 187, Astana (Turfan), Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China
Xinjiang Museum
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