ASSOULINE Uzbekistan Living Treasures: Celebration of Craftsmanship (Special Edition)

Now available as part of Assouline’s Ultimate Collection, Uzbekistan Living Treasures is a one-of-a-kind edition featuring hand-embroidered clamshells, each meticulously crafted in Tashkent, Uzbekistan by renowned embroiderer Madina Kasimbaeva. The process involves several hours of intricate work, with each embroidery individually dyed using natural pigments. With three distinct designs inspired by the regions of Uzbekistan, this luxurious edition showcases the traditional Suzani silk embroidery technique. Due to the handmade nature, each clamshell cover is unique, making this a truly exceptional collector's item, available exclusively on Assouline.com and in Assouline boutiques.

The book celebrates Uzbekistan’s rich, millennia-old arts and crafts heritage, deeply rooted in the history of the Great Silk Road. From potters to jewelers, artisans continue to create exquisite pieces of silk fabrics, gold embroidery, ornamental knives, and ceramics. Living Treasures: Celebration of Craftsmanship offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the nation’s cultural legacy, beautifully bridging the past with present-day innovation.