Artistic crafts occupy an important place in the Uzbekistan cultural heritage. The secrets of craftsmanship have always been passed from generation to generation, while ancient decorative patterns have been carefully preserved by artisans. The various artistic crafts have been formed around ancient artistic schools. The combination of the ancient and the contemporary in architecture, art and traditions is what makes Uzbekistan a real pearl of Central Asia.

The arts and crafts of Uzbekistan have enjoyed well-earned fame for centuries. The pre-eminence of applied arts can be attributed to historical conditions, such as the emergence of urban oasis and a bourgeoisie who had the means to beautify their homes, shaping the cultural development of the Uzbek people. Uzbeks have developed their technical and artistic traditions over centuries. The applied art traditions over centuries. The applied art reflects everyday life; its main attribute is the close connection between artistic creativity and daily material necessity.

   The social nature of decorative art lies in its collectivity. Art is the heritage of many generations; it represents a series of consecutive layers, which reflect people’s culture through the ages. The skills and knowledge imparted by various ethnic groups that eventually came together to constitute the Uzbek nation created this diversity of artistic traditions that is the distinguishing feature in works of art of all genres.