Gijduvan Museum of Ceramics

Gijduvan Museum of Ceramics is an interesting museum, which contains an extensive collection of ceramic products for which the people of Uzbekistan are so famous. It was in the city of Gijduvan, in the Bukhara region, that a whole school of ceramic art was created, and its distinctive features are the use of geometric ornament and the drawing of flowers in the decor of ceramic products.

Ibodulo Narzullaev was one of the most famous ceramists of Uzbekistan and the founder of the Gijduvan School of Ceramics. He has participated in over 50 international exhibitions. Its products are exhibited in museums of many countries of the world. Usta (translated from Uzbek "master") Ibadullo created not only his individual style, but also passed on his skills to sons Alisher and Abdullo and daughter Nodira.

To date, Gijduvan has preserved all the traditions of manufacturing ceramic products and special principles of their painting and finishing. A characteristic feature of the Gijduvan school ceramics is the abundance of pots and pots, as well as the lids to each vessel. They are designed to preserve the temperature of the served dish. The museum presents products where the main tone of the painting is warm golden green colors. Another characteristic feature is the vegetable pattern on the edge of the product, as well as the easily defined top and bottom of the figure – “sky” and “earth”.

Products of the Gijduvan School were highly appreciated by specialists and high-ranking guests of the Republic of Uzbekistan: Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, Prince of Wales His Majesty Charles, Federico Mayor.