THE ART OF KHIVA CARPET WEAVING: HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTEMPORARY STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
Khiva, carpet weaving, complex, factory, industry, folk applied patterns, ‘Umid’ artel.Abstract
This article analyses the art of carpet weaving, one of the ancient handicrafts of the Uzbek people, its historical roots, regional characteristics and current development processes. Among the rich cultural heritage of the Uzbek people, the art of carpet weaving occupies a special place. Carpets are valued not only as essential household items but also as works of art that reflect the people's aesthetic taste, worldview and national values. This craft has been passed down through the centuries from generation to generation, preserving its national traditions.
The Uzbek carpet-weaving schools were established in the regions of Khorezm, Bukhara, Qashqadaryo, Surxondaryo and the Fergana Valley. Each region has its own distinctive pattern, colour and compositional style. In particular, Khorezm carpets are dominated by deep red and black hues, with geometric shapes forming the central composition. During the Soviet era, carpet weaving was organised on the basis of cooperative artels, and new technologies were introduced into the production process.
