ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 10

Analysis of symbolic meanings used in national clothes of Bukhara, Samarkand and Nurata

1Ph.D., Docent, Department “Costume Design”, Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry, Uzbekistan

2Senior Lecturer, Department “Social Sciences”, Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry, Uzbekistan

3Assistant Lecturer, Department "Costume Design", Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry, Uzbekistan

Online published on 1 December, 2020.

Abstract

The article describes the history of Uzbek national clothes from ancient times, the elements of artistic decorations in it, the symbolism of the patterns and their analysis. Each region had its own costumes from ancient times. The appearance, color, and style of clothing have changed over the centuries. This can be seen in the multilayered costumes, the weaving of fabrics, the make-up of clothes, and the ornamental ornaments. In particular, this article explores men's and women's clothing in Bukhara, Samarkand and Nurata. The semantics of the patterns used in them are detailed. Each period's costume, style, and ornaments have presented their own aesthetic design. Based on these aspects, the social origin of the person is identified. At the same time, each dress had its own symbolic meanings. Samples of decorative arts also have symbolic meanings, while not only keeping people safe from various calamities, but also symbolizing peace, purity, family, love, happiness and children. Information on the gold embroidery-techniques are also given in the article. The research was made on the basis of historical sources, museum funds and written information.

Keywords

Art, Applied Art, Region, Pattern, Color, Dress, Symbol, Semantics, Embroidery, Golden Embroidery, Composition, Style, Stylize, Ornament