Uzbekistan Silk & Gold: The Magnificent Art of Costume

The book explores Uzbekistan's textile heritage, tracing craftsmanship traditions rooted in the region's historic position along ancient trade routes. Featuring ceremonial chapans embroidered entirely in gold, suzani wall hangings, ikat silk, and ornate jewelry, each piece carries layered symbolism and techniques passed through generations. Authored by Yaffa Assouline with photography by Laziz Hamani, the work documents nineteenth-century Bukharan court costume and the creative exchanges between artisans and the broader world of trade. The volume offers detailed insight into pattern origins, Silk Road influences, and the craftsmanship behind pieces held in museum and private collections worldwide.