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Vol. 13 No. 03 (2026)
Volume 13 Issue 03

Articles

RISHTON POTTERY YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Published 2026-03-27

  • Z.Y. Esonov

Z.Y. Esonov
Kokand State University Associate Professor of the Department of History, PhD

Abstract

 This article analyzes the history of the emergence and development of the Rishton pottery center in Central Asia, as well as its current development. The focus is on highlighting the factors that played an important role in the emergence of this pottery school, the local characteristics of Rishton pottery and their formation, and the activities of the skilled artisans who revived these traditions. The observations made are substantiated by historical data and the results of field research.

Keywords

Rishton pottery school, development of the mid-19th century, local traditions, master Abdullo's style, lazurite blue-green colors, transparent alkaline glaze, the work of Master Alisher Nazirov.

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References

  1. Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Mirziyoyev dated June 12, 2023 “On measures to attract the population to crafts and create favorable conditions for the development of craft activities”.
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