Museum of Applied Arts
Mansion with carved ganch and a crafts collection
- How long to plan
- 1–1.5 hours
- Address
- Rakatbashi Street 15/a, Tashkent
About and highlights
Highlights
- Carved ganch interiors
- Ceramics and carpets from Uzbekistan
- Suzani and traditional embroidery
- Metalwork and jewellery
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Category
- Museums
- Address
- Rakatbashi Street 15/a, Tashkent
The Museum of Applied Arts occupies a historic mansion in Tashkent. The building itself is a major part of the visit: its interiors feature carved ganch and painted wooden details. The rooms display traditional crafts from across Uzbekistan, including ceramics, suzani embroidery, carpets, jewellery, metal chasing and wood carving. It is a compact collection that fits easily into a schedule between medical appointments.
Objects come from different regions of the country, so a visit gives a useful overview of local styles and ornament. The museum does not require much walking, as the main halls are grouped within a small area. You can also pause by the decorated walls and look closely at the finishing details.
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