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2025-06-03
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THE HARMONY OF COLORS IN UZBEK NATIONAL COSTUMES
Mamatova Fazilat Ixtiyorovna
Teacher of the Department of Technology and Geography
Turdiyeva Shahzoda Eshdavlatovna
1st year student of the technological education department of the Termez State Pedagogical Institute
Keywords: Uzbek national costumes, color harmony, cultural identity, textile arts, traditional design, adras, atlas, visual semiotics, chromatic symbolism, sartorial aesthetics.
Abstract
The rich cultural tapestry of Uzbekistan is vividly embodied in its national costumes, where the harmony and brilliance of colors play a pivotal role. This article explores the aesthetic and symbolic aspects of color coordination in traditional Uzbek garments, focusing on how chromatic choices reflect historical, regional, and socio-cultural contexts. The study investigates the principles of color harmony in garments like the atlas and adras dresses, emphasizing their alignment with nature, spirituality, and collective identity. Using interdisciplinary methodologies from ethnography, textile arts, and cultural semiotics, this paper provides an in-depth analysis of how color usage in Uzbek attire transcends decorative functions to embody philosophical and cultural meaning. The analysis draws on visual anthropology, archival photographs, and contemporary fashion adaptations to demonstrate the continuity and transformation of color principles in modern Uzbek clothing. The findings suggest that color in Uzbek dress is not incidental but central to expressing values, emotions, and belonging. Moreover, the interplay of warm and cool tones, metallic threads, and natural dyes illustrates a unique visual language that contributes to both individual and collective aesthetics. This paper aims to contribute to broader discussions on cultural identity, intangible heritage, and design pedagogy by highlighting the sophistication of color harmony in traditional clothing systems.
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