CENTRAL ASIAN JOURNAL OF ARTS AND DESIGN

Submission of a Photo Portrait in The "Vesti Karakalpakstana" Newspaper (Using K. Urazov's Photographic Materials as an Example)

Khalilaeva Khalima Niyetbaevna — 2026-05-26

The article discusses the genre characteristics of Karakalpak photojournalism. The portrait genre in the newspaper is of great importance, especially in the newspaper "Vesti Karakalpakstana." The article examines the style of photojournalist K. Urazov in presenting a portrait photograph in the newspaper.

The Langar-I-Ota Mosque in Qashqadaryo — A Unique Example of Central Asian Architectural Traditions

Saburova Yangiljon Ikram qizi — 2026-05-31

This article sheds light on the historical formation process and architectural features of the Langar Ata Mosque in Qashqadaryo Province, one of the most prominent examples of Central Asian architectural traditions. It scientifically analyzes the role of historical monuments in society's spiritual life, the importance of their preservation, and the construction phases of the mosque. Additionally, the structural solutions, interior and exterior decorations, and architectural aspects harmonized with folk craftsmanship of the Langar Ata Mosque are examined.

XXIst-Century Samarkand Embroidery: Tradition and Mastery

G. A. Maxkamova — 2026-06-12

This article provides information about contemporary embroiderers of the Samarkand region and their creative activities. It presents an analysis of the manifestation of traditional elements in their works and highlights their artistic skills and craftsmanship. Interesting observations are made regarding the preservation of traditional embroidery techniques and their interpretation in modern artistic practice.

From Ancestral Garments to the Podium: the Transformation of National Costume in Contemporary Fashion

Muminova Saida Mardonqul qizi — 2026-07-05

This article examines the transformation of Uzbek national costume its fabrics, silhouettes and ornamental vocabulary into contemporary fashion design, situating the Central Asian case within the broader international discourse on ethnic dress, national identity and sustainable fashion. Uzbekistan possesses one of the richest surviving hand-textile traditions in Eurasia, embodied in silk ikat fabrics such as atlas, adras, bekasam and baxmal, and in the symbolically dense embroidery of suzani. Over the past two decades these elements have migrated from ceremonial wardrobes and ethnographic collections onto international runways and into the collections of both Uzbek and foreign designers. The findings indicate three parallel processes: the technical and economic revival of endangered hand-weaving crafts through fashion-industry demand; the semantic transformation of protective and fertility-related ornament into decorative, largely secularised print; and the uneven distribution of symbolic and economic capital between Western luxury houses and Central Asian artisans.

Studying the Effect of Using High Performance Concrete on the Lateral Displacement and Over All Stability of Tall Building

Mohammed khalaf Jaddoa — 2026-07-08

In the pursuit of sustainability, the construction of tall buildings is essential, and new types of concrete can contribute to miniaturizing architectural sections. This research studied a 20-story framed building under two conditions: using ordinary concrete and using high-performance concrete. We found that the building's footprint decreased by approximately 21% in the high-performance concrete case, and the lateral displacement of the top of the building decreased by 31%. Furthermore, we observed that high-performance concrete played a significant role in increasing the building's rigidity, thus enabling the use of smaller structural and architectural elements on larger floors.