CLOTHING AS AN EXPRESSION OF NATIONAL CULTURE AND ITS TIME

The article considers clothing as a cultural text that reflects both the identity  of a nation and the spirit of a historical period. Using examples from Uzbek costume  history,  it  shows  how  garments  changed  together  with  social  life,  economy  and  aesthetics, while keeping a recognizable national character. Particular attention is paid  to the symbolic meaning of color, ornament and silhouette, and to the role of clothing  in shaping the image of modern Uzbekistan.