Uzbek Ikat Weaving Seminar-Video Replay

Have you ever marveled at the intricate beauty of handwoven "ikats" from Uzbekistan, perhaps while exploring the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market? Did you find yourself curious about the fascinating techniques behind their creation? Well, your chance to explore the nuances of this intricate process is here, courtesy of Uzbek ikat master Aziz Murtazaev. Aziz leads a collective of 50 artisans in Margilan, Uzbekistan, who are dedicated to preserving the tradition of crafting these unique and vibrant designs using time-honored handmade methods. (These very methods led to the incarceration of over 70 ikat masters during the 1980s under Soviet governance.) HoonArts has enjoyed a longstanding partnership with Aziz, and his insights have enriched our endeavors for many years. Aziz returned to New Mexico for the International Folk Art Market in early July, and we were fortunate to have him join us for a seminar event on Saturday, July 1, 2023 in Albuquerque. The seminar was structured as