Museum of Applied Arts and Life Khiva

The Museum of Applied Arts and Life in Khiva is one of the most interesting in all Uzbekistan. There is a unique and extensive collection of art objects, jewelry, jewelry, household items and everyday life of the local population.

Collect exhibits for the museum began in the middle of the XIX century. Basically, attention was paid to the products of artisans, household utensils and household items, ancient coins and minting products. From the exhibits, an exhibition was created for lovers of antiquity, which was demonstrated in different cities. And later, on its basis, the Museum of Applied Arts and Life was created, located in the Kazy-Kalyan madrasah, which today is visited annually by thousands of tourists from all over the world.

Exhibits include products of artisans - blacksmiths, coppersmiths, tanners, jewelers and other masters. Women's jewelry attracts with its diversity, samples of ceramics, pottery art, wood carving, artistic painting, carpet weaving, copper coinage are clearly presented.