Andijan region is the birthplace of one of the famous representatives of Uzbek poetry, the founder of the Babur dynasty, the horn and poet Zakhiriddin Muhammad Babur. Nowadays, Andijan region is one of the craft centers of the Republic. Today, in the province, the types of national crafts “wood carving”, “embroidery”, “blacksmithing”, “tailoring” and “knife making” are popular among the people and are considered one of the rapidly developing directions. Among them, “knife” is of special importance at the regional level.
Shahrikhan district of Andijan region is one of the centers of Uzbek “Pichokchilik”. Shahrikhan district is the third largest in the region after Andijan city and Asaka district. In the Uzbek people, as is known from history, the knife has been considered an expression of bravery, courage, pride and pride. Until recently, our ancestors used to tie a belt around their waists and carry knives with decorative sheaths on one side. Until now more than 300 in this district, Craftsmen cutlery by profession in kelmok engaged in Shahri Khan to the quality of the knives Not only nowadays Maybe all of Uzbekistan is famous in the world knives, craftsmen and cooks highly appreciated by the bride. Currently these knives will be taken all over Uzbekistan or delivered to customers and High quality craftsmanship is purchased as Today.
There are dynasties that have been dealing with it, and they are called “pichokchi” in the vernacular. Knifemaking is one of the most popular and difficult professions in Shahrikhan. Knifemaking is one of the most popular and difficult professions in Shahrikhan. According to the size of the knives being prepared, they are divided into Ortasuymali, Kekely, Bolapichok, Chalabuzar and Mardona knives.
In addition, according to the decoration and patterns of the knives, there are also types of simple knife, flower knife, chilmukhgulli and rufta knife. According to the structure of the handle, knives are divided into types with wooden handle, tooth handle and pearl handle. Among them, the serrated handle knife is distinguished from others by its unique design and structure. Usually, the handle of a tusk knife is made of elephant tusk and bone. Dandon means “stand” in Tajik.
In ancient times, the handle of this type of knife was used as a divine tool to protect the holders from the bites of various poisonous snakes, and to protect women from childlessness looked. The shape of Shahrikhanda knives is distinguished by its history of quality production for centuries. The uniqueness of the knives is that they are covered with antinomies, thin Ba gray when holding in the lake, the presence of non-patterned or thin imperceptible patterns on the handles. It should be noted that spiritual food and unique shark This is a must to enjoy a sample of craftsmanship you should visit the district.
