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The Perfection of Straight Lines | A Photo EssayWeaving, or the craft of the abrband, has traditionally been a male profession. It was only in the twentieth century that this conservative tradition, yielding to the demands of the times, gave way to women taking up weaving in large numbers. It is said that only a man can produce fabric of perfect quality, working for hours without slowing down or allowing himself to be distracted. This photo essay by Ildar Sadykov and Sergey Pogosyan captures the artistry and enduring magic of hereditary weaver Abdulvohid Karimov’s craft.Ildar Sadykov, Maria Maksimycheva, Sergey Pogosyan#Traditions#Heritage & Identity