1958 school girl | ikat dress and memories
We love this photo! It is from “Life” magazine archives and was taken in Tadjikistan in 1958 by an American photographer Howard Sochurek during his travels in the former USSR.
As a woman born and raised in Soviet Central Asia, this photo resonates deeply with me. It evokes a rush of nostalgia and fills my heart with warmth. It beautifully captures the essence of that era, speaking volumes about a social landscape of those times.
In 1958, the girl in this photo resembles how our mothers appeared when they attended Soviet schools: dressed in ikat dresses, hair traditionally braided in many braids, and carrying school bags far too large for their height and age. There was a clear determination to study!
Perfectly imperfect silk ikat scarf
At Uzbekalive we're passionate about bringing you the artisanal beauty of handmade ikat textiles from Uzbekistan. Our commitment to celebrating Uzbek craftsmanship and ikat traditions is at the core of what we do.
Handwoven Uniqueness
We embrace the inherent beauty of handmade pieces where no two items are exactly alike. The nuances in weaving, the subtleties of dyeing—these variations are the soul of each ikat fabric, making them truly one-of-a-kind.
Occasionally, some of our items display more distinctive weaving or dyeing irregularities than usual. Understanding the value of these imperfections, we mark these items as "As Is". These are the same unique unique pieces at discounted prices, celebrating their distinctiveness.