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Muhabbat Qochqorova
"My name is Muhabbat Qo'chqorova and I am an artisan of <em>so'zani</em> art, which signifies the art of Uzbek traditional embroidery. I entered this craft at the age of 27, with the purpose of preserving our vanishing national values, and today I have achieved numerous milestones in this field.<BR><BR>
The fabrics I use are <em>bo'z</em> (calico), <em>adras</em> (handwoven cotton), and satin (cotton fabric). The <em>bo'z</em> fabric I use is woven by the Blind Society of the Shofirkon district, while I procure <em>adras</em> and satin fabrics from the Fergana region. All the fabrics I employ are hand-woven. I am involved in every step of the production process, starting from growing silk cocoons and spinning a cocoon to obtaining the finished <em>so'zani</em>. Every detail in my work holds significant importance for me. I rely on natural dyes, resulting in the unique colors I use in my works. I prefer to draw patterns for my embroidery, mainly inspired by ancient designs.<BR><BR>
One of my primary current objectives is to introduce my embroidery to the world by participating in festivals and fairs held in various countries. Additionally, I aspire to offer more masterclasses, guiding people through the entire process from the initial steps to the final ones. Regularly, tourists visit my home museum to witness the evolution of <em>so'zani</em>, from its inception to the final stage.<BR><BR>
My childhood was spent in the Savrak village of the Shofirkon district in the Bukhara region. In fact, I learned this art form from my mother. When I was young, my mother and a few other girls were constantly engaged in daily embroidery work. At that time, I had no inkling that embroidery would become my primary business. I can proudly state that my friends take pride in my accomplishments, as I have provided employment to more than 200 unemployed women and, thanks to my craftsmanship, I've had the opportunity to travel to various countries around the world.<BR><BR>
I am motivated to do my job as I believe challenges of life make a person grow."
