International Festival of Gold Embroidery and Jewelry

About the festival:

The International Festival of Gold Embroidery and Jewelry will take place in Bukhara from 15 to 17 May 2026.

Gold embroidery is embroidery with gold and silver thread - a very ancient kind of needlework. Historical records give the evidence of the existence of gold embroidery as early as in the Middle Ages. This kind of needlework was wide-spread in many parts of the world, and Uzbekistan was not an exception. However, its special embroidery techniques and national patterns make the golden-embroidered products a unique and original souvenir for tourists visiting Uzbekistan.

Today Uzbek traditions of jewelry are revived due to families of masters who in spite of low demand in the 20th century continued their work. Jewelry shops again display gold and silver articles, made in Uzbek classic style. Craftsmen unite with each other, creating craft centers and their works are exhibited on specialized jewelry exhibitions more frequent. Year by year the interest to the unique style of Uzbek jewelers increases even abroad. Uzbekistan jewelry art is the rich unique culture, which is reviving, keeping up knowledge and secrets of craft stored for centuries.