Gulnora Chorieva

"I'm Gulnora Chorieva, and I grew up surrounded by skilled embroiderers. My grandma used to make embroidered dresses for women in our neighborhood, so our house always had the hum of an embroidery machine. I remember when my brother was born, my grandma started sewing a traditional patterned skullcap for him and she let me try stitching, sparking my interest in this craft. Surprisingly, some of my grandma's creations still exist today.<BR><BR> "As I got older, I became fascinated by the various embroidery styles in my country, like the traditional <I>iroki</I> embroidery. Over time, my interest grew, and by the time I was in 9th grade, I was stitching ball gowns and fancy dresses. After studying fashion design and graduating, I landed a job at a local factory. When the factory shut down, I ventured out on my own. It was tough initially, but things picked up, and now I've designed over 100 different pieces."

Uzbekistan's Glory

Traditional Wool Rug with Vibrant Geometric Details (4.5x6) (Uzbekistan)

$349.99