Image: Performers in traditional Uzbek costume in front of the Palace of Khudáyár Khán at the closing ceremony of the first International Handicrafters Festival of Uzbekistan

The III International Handicrafts Festival in Kokand city and the II International Pottery Forum in Rishtan district returns this year, running between the 19th and 21st September.

This festival showcases high quality artisan products on the world stage, communicates with world-renowned masters, and lays the foundation for international craft collaborations. Demonstrations of traditional costumes, comic performances, and shows by folklore and acrobatic troupes will further enhance the festive atmosphere.