EMBROIDERY – THE PRICELESS ETHNOCULTURAL HERITAGE OF UZBEK APPLIED ART

This article examines the historical development, regional schools, technical and artistic characteristics of embroidery within Uzbek applied art. Based on archaeological findings, miniatures, and written sources, the study traces the evolution of embroidery from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, exploring the distinctive styles, types of stitches, and ornamental compositions of the Samarkand, Bukhara, and Nurota schools. Furthermore, the research analyzes the creative role of women in embroidery, its spiritual and educational significance, and its contemporary relevance as a national brand and a resource for tourism. The article interprets embroidery as a complex ethnocultural system that unites the material and spiritual culture of the Uzbek people and highlights its role in scientific research, conservation, and museology.