Immerse Yourself in the Art of Uzbekistan

One of the most popular folk arts in Uzbekistan is called suzani, a word that not only means "needlework", but also refers to the large panels covered with this decorative embroidery.

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Immerse Yourself in the Art of Uzbekistan
Black Fig Designs Brings Uzbek Art to the Rest of the World
Portland, Oct10, 2012 - Black Fig Designsannounced the launch of its new online store, BlackFigDesigns.com. The store offers a wide variety of handmade, traditional crafts from Uzbekistan, including ikat fabric, ikat scarves, suzanis, jewelry, pillows, and fine art prints. It's a selection that mixes ancient and modern,with designs that are at once traditional and timeless.

"High-quality craftsmanship is what sets us apart," stated MusaKamalov, a Black Fig Designs partnerand Uzbekistan native. "We work directly with the artisans in Uzbekistan, inspecting each product before bringing them to the U.S., ensuring that our quality standards are met without sacrificing the inherent individuality of handcrafted items."

Uzbekistan, laying on the famed Silk Road, served as a key corridor for the movement of a wide range of goods and people, including nomadic tribes, spices, conquering armies, and fine fabrics. This rich diversity allowed this landlocked country to develop uniquely rich and diverse forms of craftsmanship, much of which can be seen at BlackFigDesigns.com.

Among these traditional crafts is ikat, a technique that involves hand-dyeing silk or cotton threads brilliant colors derived from natural plant sources and then weaving them into patterns and motifs. The effect is both earthy and ethereal. Another ancient tradition, suzani, is known for its intricate hand-embroidered designs.

The diversity of crafts and designs on display make looking almost as much fun as buying. The site isrich in beautiful images and wonderfully entertaining historic tidbits. Even the names of many of the products conjure up images of the lands that khans and sultans ruled.

"Our goal with this store is to immerse visitors in a world of romance and beauty, a world with a history as colorful as its fabrics,," saidKamalov. "And to offer them the opportunity to recreate this world in their own home."

Whether you in the buying mood or not, BlackFigDesigns.com is worth a tour.For more information, visit BlackFigDesigns.com



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These artisan pillows from Uzbekistan are handmade using traditional methods, including the use of natural dyes made from a variety of native plants.