Opening of new permanent exhibition of Uzbekistan Folk Art.
exhibition
12 May 2018
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CORFU. Yesterday saw the opening of both the exhibition and conference, which hope to develop relations between Corfu and Uzbekistan. The exhibits have been donated by Yiannis Sartzetakis and Ruth Dayton
The exhibition includes woven textiles, knitted textiles, clothing and jewels from 19th century Central Asia.
The opening event was attended by Mr. Abdulaziz Akkulov, Deputy President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Tourism Development Committee, Mr. Olim Kasimov, Uzbekistan Consul General in Athens, and Mr. Xenophon Lambrakis, President of the Eurasian Union.
The conference, which is taking place at the Museum of Asian Art, will focus on the special textile tradition of Central Asian nomads.
