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A small chest

This is a small chest made of the tree called Gujum, that is a unique tree growing now only in Khwarazm, a region in western Uzbekistan. This tree is also called the Uzbek Karagach, as it is from the elm family. The ornaments on the chest were handcarved and the metallic handle with a lock was added afterwards. Usually, women place their clothes inside the chest.
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Odamboy Masharipov
Khiva, Uzbekistan
Living in Khiva and its surroundings all his life, Odamboy Masharipov has dedicated himself to the ancient craft of woodcarving with the flair of loca ...
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