Uzbekistan Living Treasures: Celebration of Craftsmanship

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About the Work

The arts and crafts culture of Uzbekistan has been preserved for millennia, dating back to the time of the Great Silk Road. The country's skilled artisans have inherited their techniques and skills through generations, with masters passing them down to young artisans. These craftsmen specialize in various arts, such as pottery, embroidery, blacksmithing, woodworking, goldsmithing, jewelry making, carpet weaving, miniature painting, and ceramics, producing unique and high-quality items using the finest materials.

In a world dominated by mass-produced goods, handmade crafts have become a luxury. Living Treasures: Celebration of Craftsmanship, created by Yaffa Assouline with images by Laziz Hamani, provides an intimate look into the world of Uzbekistan's artisans. This book showcases the country's talented craftsmen and their works of art, which combine traditional techniques with contemporary innovation. Through stunning photography and a wide range of artistic creations, the book invites readers to discover the beauty and passion of Uzbekistan's rich cultural heritage. Living Treasures: Celebration of Craftsmanship will be available in the Assouline Classics collection, with a silk hardcover, and in the Ultimate collection, featuring an embroidered fabric clamshell.

About the Author

Yaffa Assouline is a journalist, consultant, and creative art director who specializes in innovative and personalized publishing. She is renowned for her work on the first luxury website, luxuryculture.com, and for developing the first in-flight magazine, Air France Madame. She has also authored the book MIA: I. M. Pei, showcasing the work of architect I. M. Pei for the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar, through photographer Keiichi Tahara's lens. She has worked as a creative art director and senior adviser for the Qatar Museums Authority, supervising the opening of the Museum of Islamic Art. Assouline is also the author of several books, including Uzbekistan: The Road to Samarkand, Uzbekistan: Avant-Garde Orientalists, and Uzbekistan: Russian Avant-Garde.

Laziz Hamani is an exceptional photographer with a constant search for aesthetics and meaning. Of Berber origin, he was born and currently resides in Paris. His work includes collaborations with renowned luxury brands such as Dior, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and designer Axel Vervoordt. Hamani has collaborated with Assouline on over twenty titles, including his photography for Uzbekistan: The Road to Samarkand. He brings an unparalleled simplicity to his work, from the intricate details of high jewelry to the purity of minimalist design, evoking power and beauty to his images and creating a dialogue with the viewer. Hamani is known for his curiosity, eclectic tastes, and being a self-taught man, always demanding perfection and a dreamer at heart.

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