Bukhara festival to host Iranian crafters

A selection of eight Iranian craftspeople and goldsmiths are to attend the 1st edition of the International Festival of Gold Embroidery and Jewelry in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

According to the officials, eight Iranian artisans have been selected from among 30 artists from Iran who submitted the photos of their artworks to the secretariat of the festival.

Over 150 representatives of gold embroidery and jewelry art from 50 countries are expected to participate in the festival, noted by festival’s organizers.

The event seeks to promote gold embroidery as a tool to create job opportunities for young people in particular.

Moreover, it will embrace “folk festivals, folklore and drama groups, theatrical performances of musicians and comedians, concert programs of artists and master classes by masters, artists’ squares, and excursion routes,” according to the event’s official website.

The winners of the competition, to be held in 12 categories, will be selected by an international jury.

Winners will be awarded by the Organizing Committee with a diploma, a souvenir, and prizes which include $5,000 for the best gold embroider, $5,000 for the best jeweler, $3,000 for best master of embroidery school.

The event will be held on May 21-25, 2022.

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