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Did you know that "do'ppi" - the traditional Uzbek headdress is one of the symbols of Uzbekistan and an important part of our artistic heritage? Hand-embroidered do'ppi is not only a beautiful ornament, but also is a powerful amulet that protects its wearer and brings luck :) And not only! It's the source of important information: one could judge about the owner’s social status, age and hometown by the form, patterns and colors of the headdress :) . #didyouknow #uzbekistan #doppi #silkroad #culture #illustration #handdrawn #graphic #pen #minimalistic #drawing #doodle #pendrawing #penandink #doodles #art #cartoon #artist #illustrator #узбекистан #тюбетейка #культура #иллюстрация #скетч #дудлы #скетчбук #рисунок #художник #иллюстратор #alfergani

Did you know that the temperature fluctuates extremely throughout a year, and even over a day? It is due to this temperature difference that makes our fruits incredibly sweet and delicious 🍉 .

Did you know that colors of the Uzbek flag represent green lush fields and peaceful beautiful skies? When you visit Uzbekistan you will see to yourself that this is exactly how our nature looks. Exactly beautiful ❤️ . #didyouknow #uzbekistan #flag #blueskies #peace #silkroad #culture #illustration #handdrawn #graphic #pen #minimalistic #drawing #doodle #pendrawing #penandink #markerpen #doodles #art #cartoon #artist #illustrator #узбекистан #культура #мир #иллюстрация #скетч #дудлы #скетчбук #рисунок #художник #иллюстратор #alfergani

Did you know that traditional ingredients of Uzbek beauty are: the unibrow, forty ankle-long braids, self-embroidered do’ppi and unfailing heartwarming smile? . #uzbekistan #silkroad #culture #doodles

Did you know that Uzbek bread - "non" - is a divine miracle of crisp odorous flesh with crumbs of flavourful sesame? It is baked in special clay oven - tandir -, which is the integral to making it. Since ancient times, Uzbek bread was cooked in a round shape, which had a hidden meaning. The circular disk symbolized the sun, because without bread, as well as without sun, there is no life on the earth. Non is a very important part of an Uzbek table, and essential to all meals.

Did you know that the blood of an Uzbek person consists of 95% watermelon juice? ;) .

Did you know that tea plays a very important role in our culture, and is the symbol of Uzbek hospitality? When in Uzbekistan, don't be surprised if all the new friends you make would invite you to their home for a cup of tea. .

DId you know that Uzbek people are famous for our extraordinary hospitality? We love inviting new friends in our hearts and our homes. The embodiment of this hospitality is “dastarkhan” - the Central Asian dining ritual of enjoying abundant culinary pleasures in the company of friends and family. Dastarkhan is not dastarkhan without green tea, “plov”, “non”, fresh seasonal fruits and savoury sweets. .

Hello, world! My new character al-fergani, the little Uzbek girl will tell you many secrets of the ancient Silk Road and vibrant culture of Uzbekistan :) . #silkroad #uzbekistan #culture (at Fergana)

to my old friend Artur - big fan of chocolate 🤗 .

Made a new friend in a cafe 😍 . #child #portrait #doodles #cartoon #caricature #fun #drawing #illustration #nosketch #penandink #pendrawings #blackpen #redpen #alfergani (at 草场地艺术区)

Made a new friend in a cafe 😍 . #child #portrait #doodles #cartoon #caricature #fun #drawing #illustration #nosketch #penandink #pendrawings #blackpen #redpen #alfergani (at 草场地艺术区)

tried watercolors 😅 . (at 草场地艺术区)

to Thomas, the wechat guy 😋 . (at 草场地艺术区)

Living in Caochangdi . #beijing #artvillage #caochangdi (at 草场地艺术区)

to my friend Cherry: pole dancer, aerial silks master, photographer, amazing chef and enthusiastic eater! 🍉 . . #portrait #illustration #handdrawn #graphic #pen #simple #minimalistic #drawing #doodle #black #white #red #comic #cartoon #customportrait #portraitillustration #pendrawing #face #illustrator #портрет #карикатура #иллюстрация #скетчбук #рисунок #художник #иллюстратор #alfergani (at 草场地艺术区)

ran into friends in a cafe 😋 . . . (at Green Cow City Cafe)