The Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan is located in Tashkent and is dedicated to the country’s traditional crafts. It was founded in 1937 and is housed in a historic mansion from the late 19th century, known as the home of diplomat Alexander Polovtsev. The building itself is an important part of the visiting experience: its interiors preserve decorative elements created by Uzbek craftsmen.

The exhibition introduces the development of Uzbekistan’s decorative and applied arts from the 19th century to the present day. The collection includes ceramics, porcelain, fabrics, embroidery, gold embroidery, carpets, wood carving, artistic metalwork, jewelry, and examples of traditional clothing. These items show how diverse the craft traditions of the country’s different regions are.

For tourists, the museum is interesting in two ways at once: as a collection of folk art and as a rare example of a city house with richly decorated Eastern interiors. Here you can see not only antique objects but also later works, making it easier to understand how traditional techniques were preserved and changed over time.

A visit to the museum is suitable for those who want to become more familiar with the culture of Uzbekistan beyond archaeological sites and major historical ensembles. It is a calm place where it is easy to examine the details of ornaments, materials, and handcraftsmanship that often go unnoticed in a general introduction to the city.