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It is blog of fifths day of our practice.

And we continuing our tour in historical sides.

And today we went to the one place which very fascinating.

THE BLACKSMITH HISTORY FORGE MUSEUM.

NOW lets start!!!😊😊

The Blacksmith History Forge Museum is a short walk north of the TOQI TELPAK FURUSHON BAZAAR  on Khakikat Street. The museum is located in the Kulyuta karavan sarai which was built in the 16th century. Admission is free, and it is a rare treat to see a working blacksmith. Photos and videos can be taken and you can stroll through the workshop to view finished goods and the tools of the blacksmith. The most impressive area is the urn shaped heart with white handles, which had a fire inside.

The blacksmith was working on a knife, and using his hammer to straighten it on the anvil. The sound of the hammer on the anvil and the smoky atmosphere made the shop feel as if it was transported back into ancient times. There were quite a few finished product hanging on the walls to view. We spent 20 minutes here and tried to stay  away from the work area of the blacksmith whilst enjoying the experience.If you continue walking north on exciting the museum, several shops on the right have beautiful knives and metal craft.

The museum was opened in 1922, and is the only museum of this type in Uzbekistan. This is a must see as you are walking through the old city.

The museum - workshop is a living museum.Not only could one learn there the history of the ancient blacksmith's craft, but also partipicate in making blacksmith products.

Usta SHOKIR KAMOLOV, who comes of a family of blacksmiths, is the senior reacher of the museum.

The museum workshop has swords, knives, arrow-heads, and craftsmen's instruments. The exhibits of major interests are "RISOLA", blacksmiths' rules {19th.c}, chain-mail{17th,c},a warrior's outfit {17th.c}and bellows{17th.c}.

The blacksmith's workshop was large and consisted of spacious verandas. The special device of a cubic form formed the basis of a forge. The device was built of mud brick, into which bottomless jugs were laid. In addition, to this cubic device, there is also a special constantly heated hearth.

USTO SHARIF KAMOLOV

Master Sharif Kamolov comes from the dynasty of blacksmiths. He learned the skill from his father- the master Kamol son of master IKROM MASTER SHARIF, his brothers and their sons continue the family traditions of blacksmithing in the fourt and fifth generation.

Many families of blacksmiths lived in the Arabon neighborhood (not far from gates of Salla Khon and Zindan-the prison), in the SUFIYON AND MURDASHUYON neighborhoods. They specialized in the production of ketmen{hoes}. Manufacturers of shovels also resided in many mahallas, but they were a minority.

The dynasty of blacksmiths Kamolovs.

Again our trip finished.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION MY DEARS💓💓

SEE YOU SOON.🌺🌺