La Maison de l’Ouzbékistan

With the opening of la Maison de l’Ouzbekistan in Paris, she seeks to continue the work begun in her ten-year ambassadorship (2008 to 2018) and move forward in her mission of introducing Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage to a European audience. In an effort to fulfill the French community’s noted interest in customs and history of Central Asia, this one-of-a-kind boutique and gallery spotlights age-old Uzbek traditions and the extraordinary artisanal work passed down from generation to generation for untold centuries. Serving as something of a cultural bridge, la Maison de l’Ouzbekistan focuses on first-rate craftsmanship and works closely with leading artisans to curate an incredible selection of handcrafted items. Along with representing time-honored approaches to such traditions as silk-weaving, ceramics, woodcarving, embroidery and miniature painting, the gallery presents works by many contemporary artists and designers. What’s more, future endeavors include organizing a series of exhibitions of works by famed Uzbek artists and craftspeople. In essence, la Maison de l’Ouzbekistan provides a singular portal to Uzbekistan, right in the heart of Paris.