LONDON, November 14. /Dunyo IA/.  A workshop dedicated to traditional Uzbek textile art and national craft techniques was held at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United Kingdom, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

Class was conducted by the Ambassador of Uzbek Culture in London Shakhina Mirjonova, who holds a degree in textile design. The event was organized jointly with the international community “Third Culture Kid” (TCK), bringing together representatives of various countries and cultures.

Participants became acquainted with the distinctive features of Uzbek national fabrics, the history and manufacturing technology of ikat, as well as the symbolic meaning of traditional ornaments. Under the guidance of the organizers, they independently created small woven samples using traditional techniques without specialized weaving equipment.

Creative gathering allowed participants to share personal stories and accounts of their cultural roots, fostering intercultural dialogue. The event formed part of efforts to promote Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage and craft traditions in the United Kingdom, as well as to strengthen friendly ties between peoples.