Abduravshan Yakubov, a weaver, comes from a family impregnated with ancient techniques of carpet design and crafts. Although he was born in Bukhara, Uzbekistan - a region famous for its textiles - the ancestors of Yakubov were from old Bukhara and brought with them their unique creative traditions. The process of carpet weaving and natural coloring was passed on from generation to generation, and today all the members of the Yakubov family participate in this business.
Yakubov began to help his Grandpa weave and paint carpets at the age of 15. Later he studied innovative methods and finely tuned his methods, studying the weaving in Iran. Today he holds a seminar in his home in Bukhara, where he and his team produce about 28 carpets every year. Yakubov uses a camel, a goat and sheep’s wool, all of which come from local shepherds. The yarn is spun on a traditional wooden loom, and the dyes used are natural and rely on pigments obtained from the region. The carpets produced are nothing more than impressive, distinguished by rich, bright color and absolutely fascinating design. Many of Yakubov’s textiles contain a row behind the lines of geometric and stylized floral motifs, their seemingly abstract vision, actually symbolizing symbols and drawings with ancient precedents.
For hundreds of years in Bukhara, residents have hidden traditional and colorful carpets, kilims and runners; in this part of the world it is considered that it’s great to sit or walk barefoot on wool. You can visit his website online at uzbekcarpets.com.
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