KHOREZM CULTURAL SCHOOLS AND TRADITIONAL CRITERIA

Abstract

This article is devoted to the development of national crafts in the country, including ceramics, the history of the development of ceramics in the Khorezm oasis, hearths, traditional criteria and features, technologies, centers of ancient pottery "Old Urgench", "Kattabog", "Madir". The well-known potters Eshmurad Sapoev, Raiymberdi Matchonov, Sultan Otajonov and their students are considered and some of their works are analyzed. The similarities and differences of decorative patterns in the ceramics of these three schools are highlighted. There is a discussion about the technology of glazed and embroidered tiles, dishes with a blue pattern, the production of various ceramics, cast iron (sage) flowers used in Khorezm pottery. Information is provided on the activities of potters who continue ancient traditions today, their participation in competitions and exhibitions, the use of tiles in the decoration of modern buildings.