Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Assouline Publishing has released the Ultimate version of the book Uzbekistan Living Treasures: Celebration of Craftsmanship. The cover and packaging are hand-embroidered by suzani master Madina Kasymbaeva.

The book is dedicated to the arts and crafts and modern artisans of Uzbekistan and reveals the art of talented craftsmen through hundreds of luxurious illustrations and comments on the presented products. Among them are embroidery, carpets, ceramics, metal and wood carvings, musical instruments, calligraphy and miniatures.

The cover was designed by Madina Kasymbaeva, who from a young age devoted herself to the ancient art of suzani.

The publication of Uzbekistan Living Treasures was implemented by the Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan.