Sewing machines, incubators, dough kneaders, electrowelding equipment now bring income to the subsidy holders and serve to improve their social status.

During the meeting with the Mayor of Kokand, Maruf Usmanov, the Simkhaevs expressed gratitude for the fact that the buildings built by their ancestors are still in good condition.

A story about the craftsmen from Kuwait participating at the festival

Tens of events, such as a beautiful opening ceremony, artisans masterclasses, folk fairs, scientific conferences, national food degustations, fashion exhibitions and other events

About folklore teams from different regions of Uzbekistan, craftswoman and official opening ceremony.

The fashion show of desighners from different countries is organised as the part of the events of the Second International Festival of Handicrafts

During September 21-23, about a million local and foreign guests visited the events held within the framework of the festival.

Today, on this vast Urda square, more than 700 artisans from Uzbekistan and 200 craftsmen from 70 countries demonstrate their skills and products.

Particiapants of the festival arrived to Kokand and were welcomed by officials

Over than thousand artesians from different regions of Uzbekistan are expected to participate at the Second International Festival of Handicrafts.