The fabric on the left is called S. The green colour is obtained by mixing yellow with blue from the pulp of an onion. The fabric "Scorpion" is taken from ancient copies. Both are made of silk thread.
Nurmuhammad Valiev dedicates himself to the craft that almost became extinct during the Soviet era, as it was then deemed obsolete. Luckily, the knowledge survived and Nurmuhammad has revived the techniques that his father and grandfather used. He weaves different types of adras and recreates traditional abr patterns that mimic clouds. This is a pattern that has made local textiles notorious. At the same time, Nurmuhammad tries to make his fabrics and patterns relevant for our time and appropriate for fashionable attires and formal occasions.
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The fabric on the left is called S. The green colour is obtained by mixing yellow with blue from the pulp of an onion. The fabric "Scorpion" is taken from ancient copies. Both are made of silk thread.
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This is a fabric specially made for the winter season from cotton and wool. It is the creation of Master Nurmuhammad Valiev. The main colour of the fabric is obtained from walnut.
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Made of 95% silk, the main colour of this piece is derived from a mixture of walnut and pomegranate juice. It is an example of the artisan's 2019 creations.
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These are ancient copies of adras fabric handcrafted with fine abrband, yashil yorma and sirga techniques. Produced in the traditional method, the colours of the fabrics are derived from natural products.
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Vintage prints on silk were made in rhombus, shepherd's, and black croupic patterns. They are executed here in a style that has survived through the ages. The colours are a mixture of traditional natural colours and modern tones.