Ghizduvan is situated in 46 km north-east from Bukhara. Since ancient times Gizhduvan has been considered as important trading town and crafts center. Among the large number of crafts produced there, the ceramics occupied a special place. The Ghizduvan school of ceramics is distinguished by its use of flower ornaments, often in combination with geometric ones. Ibodullo Narzullayev was one of the most famous ceramists of Uzbekistan.

One of the founders of Ghizduvan school of ceramics, he participated in more than 50 international exhibitions, and his works are exposed in museums of many countries of the world. Usta (master) Ibodullo not only presented his invaluable heritage, but also transferred if to his sons Alisher and Abdullo, and daughter Nodira, who are the sixth generation continuing this tradition. Today ghizduvan vraftsmen are very famous, not only in Uzbekistan, but also widely abroad.

The Narzullaevs family are regular participants at all exhibitions of decorative and applied arts of Uzbekistan.

Narzullayev family.

For the last few years the ceramics of Gizhduvan school have been exposed in 60 exhibitions in different parts of the world: Japan, Germany, France, Italy, USA and Israel. The Narzullayevs family won many prizes in diferent competitions and festivals, they have received governmental awards.

Their works have been appreciated by the specialists and distinguished guests of our country such as: Mrs. Hillary Clinton, Mrs. Madeleine Albright, the Prince of Walles His Highness Charles and Mr. Federico Mayor.

Mrs. Hillary Clinton,
Alisher  and Abdullo Narzullayevs.

Welcome to hospitable Gizhduvan!

The ceramic workshop of the Narzullayev family is a whole complex, where you will be able:
 

		to become acquainted with the process of producing ceramics;
		to visit the museum of ceramics;
		to buy manufactured articles of Gizhduvan craftsmen;
		to taste the dishes of Uzbek national cuisine;
		to attend a special training course under the leading Gizhduvan masters.

Ceramics workshop.

Another distinctive craft, Hizhduvan embroidery, is being regenerated and developed by Master Mustabshira Barakayeva. Mustabshira aya, her daughter Mavluda and daughters in law Dilorom and Gulbahor, who are restoring the past glory of Gizhduvan needle-work. Folk master Dilbar Halimova is a famous dye in her works.

Mustabashira Barakayeva with daughters.

For needle-work traditionally applied handmade unbleached calico is used and dye-stuffs are produced from everything that grows on Gizhduvan's soil: nuts, pomegranates, onions, rose petals, many beautiful Uzbek herbs and bushes of fruit trees. Gizhduvan embroidery has preserved its significance which it had in the past. Its range of tender colors day by day attracts more and more enthusiasts.

Contact information:

Abdullo Narzullayev
"Museum of Ceramics"
Kimsan st. Bild 24, Gizhduvan city, Bukhara region, Uzbekistan, 706710.
Tel.: (+998 65) 5727412, 5722412, 5721098.
Fax: (+998 65) 2242246.
E-Mail: abdullo@bukhara.net, kulol@rol.ru.

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