The town of Gijduvan, situated forty kilometers away from Bukhara, has been one of widely known centers of ceramic manufacture in Uzbekistan for nearly a thousand and five hundred years. The antiquity of the local potter's craft is proved by the eighth-century manuscripts containing the name of master Akhunjan. Nowadays the glory of Gijduvan is represented by the ceramics of Narzullayev brothers – the hereditary masters of the sixth generation. They are the sons of outstanding master Ibadullo Narzullayev. Kosa-bowls and lagan-dishes made by them on a potter's wheel and decorated with yellow, green, dark blue and red patterns testify to the revival of old traditions. A thick layer of lead glaze emphasizes the brightness of paints and makes the edges smear, thus imparting luster. From ancient times until the present day Gizhduvan has been considered an important trading town and crafts center. Gizhduvan ceramics take a special place among the large number of crafts produced here. The Gizhduvan School of ceramics is distinguished by its use of flower ornamentation, often in combination with geometric patterns.