July 2023

Usto Mumin, or Aleksandr Vasilievich Nikolaev (August 30, 1897 – June 27, 1957), was an artist who lived and worked in the Uzbek SSR. Nikolaev arrived in Tashkent after demobilization…

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Textiles, Carpets, and Geometry: An Interview with Carol Bier

July 12, 2023

Central Asia is known for its long tradition of exquisite textile production. To this day, scarves or chapans woven using the ikat technique remain sought-after items for fashionistas around the…

Usto Mumin: The Life and Work of a Great Artist as Seen in Recent Books

Textiles, Carpets, and Geometry: An Interview with Carol Bier

A Brief History of Collecting Abr Clothing from Uzbekistan

Is Central Asia Moving Beyond Russia? An Interview with Johan Engvall

Why Is Job Insecurity So Widespread in Independent Uzbekistan?