Vase “Great Horezm”
Vases “Gurganj”
Vase “Najm ad-din Kurba”
Famous Creations
Ceramic Master, Artist, Sculptor, Restorer of Historical Monuments
Bahtiyar Hodzhaniyazov
today is widely recognized not only as a ceramic master but also as an accomplished artist and sculptor. His dedication to the art of pottery shines through every piece he creates. Employing a distinctive technique that blends age-old traditions with modern innovation, he produces breathtaking masterpieces that captivate the imagination.
Ceramic Maestro
from Turkmenistan
The vase is decorated with precious stones and precious metals, including silver and gold, and covered with gold leaf. It now decorates the Presidential Palace. Its height is 3 meters.
The vase was made using the ancient technique of ceramic carving in 2018. Its height is 120 cm. The drawing on it tells us about the history of the famous trade route passing through the territory of ancient Turkmenistan.
THE GREAT SILK ROAD Vase
Series of BEGINNINGS
Created in 2025, these works of art symbolize the beginning of life. Each element and pattern in these works is hand-carved.
Vase TURKMENISTAN
Mastery in the Details
Mastery in
MASTER's QUOTE
"My goal is to pass down knowledge and preserve the unique technology for future generations"
Bahtiyar Hojaniyazow
Master Bahtiyar doesn’t confine himself solely to creating ceramic works. He mentors young enthusiasts, revives historical monuments, and actively engages in exhibitions and contests.
Through open workshops accessible to everyone interested, the master demonstrates how common materials transform into works of art.
He teaches students to recognize beauty in everyday objects and express it creatively, uncovering each participant’s creative potential.
He teaches students to recognize beauty in everyday objects and express it creatively, uncovering each participant’s creative potential.
The master ceramist, having established a pottery school in Kunya-Urgench, preserves ancient traditions by imparting knowledge and skills to younger generations.
His school serves as a hub where aspiring artists draw inspiration and learn to create original works blending tradition and modernity.
His school serves as a hub where aspiring artists draw inspiration and learn to create original works blending tradition and modernity.
Learning pottery
Free master classes
Master Bahtiyar undertakes extensive restoration projects reviving historical buildings, mausoleums, and other architectural landmarks across Turkmenistan.
His efforts aim to bring back to life rare examples of cultural heritage, highlighting the region’s rich historical legacy.
His efforts aim to bring back to life rare examples of cultural heritage, highlighting the region’s rich historical legacy.
Recreating history
Master Bahtiyar doesn’t confine himself solely to creating ceramic works. He mentors young enthusiasts, revives historical monuments, and actively engages in exhibitions and contests.
Through open workshops accessible to everyone interested, the master demonstrates how common materials transform into works of art.
He teaches students to recognize beauty in everyday objects and express it creatively, uncovering each participant’s creative potential.
He teaches students to recognize beauty in everyday objects and express it creatively, uncovering each participant’s creative potential.
The master ceramist, having established a pottery school in Kunya-Urgench, preserves ancient traditions by imparting knowledge and skills to younger generations.
His school serves as a hub where aspiring artists draw inspiration and learn to create original works blending tradition and modernity.
His school serves as a hub where aspiring artists draw inspiration and learn to create original works blending tradition and modernity.
Learning
pottery
Free master classes
Recreating history
Master Bahtiyar undertakes extensive restoration projects reviving historical buildings, mausoleums, and other architectural landmarks across Turkmenistan.
His efforts aim to bring back to life rare examples of cultural heritage, highlighting the region’s rich historical legacy.
His efforts aim to bring back to life rare examples of cultural heritage, highlighting the region’s rich historical legacy.
Recreating history
HOUSE MUSEUM
HOUSE
ceramic artist created a unique house-museum in the historic city of Kunya-Urgench. This attraction draws visitors not just from Turkmenistan, but also from nearby and distant lands, including many foreign tourists.
The museum houses a vast collection of valued artifacts, including delicate ceramics, gracefully shaped vases, elaborately decorated vessels, platters, rhytons, and miniature statuettes. Embellished with antique Gurganj patterns, they reflect both national uniqueness and exceptional artistic flair.
The upper section features a towering dome decorated with elaborate motifs inspired by the finest examples of Medieval Horezm architecture, lending the entire edifice an air of timeless grandeur and balance.
Tel.: +99365267110
Tel.: +99363980340
hojaniyazowahabiba@gmail.com
Tel.: +99362573015
Tel.: +99363016004
Dashoguz Museum:
9, Araghatnashyk Street, Shabat District, Dashoguz City, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan
Museum in Kone-Urgench:
Please contact us in advance to schedule
a visit to the museum and obtain additional information.
Tel.: +99363980340
hojaniyazowahabiba@gmail.com
Tel.: +99362573015
Tel.: +99363016004
Dashoguz Museum:
9, Araghatnashyk Street, Shabat District, Dashoguz City, Dashoguz Region, Turkmenistan
Museum in Kone-Urgench:
Please contact us in advance to schedule
a visit to the museum and obtain additional information.
Contacts
for collaboration:
Works by Master contributed to the restoration project of Nejmiddin Kubra Mausoleum (XII-XIV centuries) in Kunya-Urgench, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Winner of the "Golden Age of Turkmen" competition, awarded a gold chain by the President of Turkmenistan "For reviving ancient pottery-making techniques".
2012 & 2021
Recipient of the Imam Reza Diploma from the International Cultural and Art Festival.
2009
Recognized with a certificate of honor from the Ministry of Culture of Turkey.
2018
Awardee of a certificate of honor from the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan and recipient of the prize "Best Master of the Festival".
2019
Awarded the Medal "Merited Artist of Turkmenistan" by the President of Turkmenistan.
2024
Awarded the Medal "For Love of the Motherland" by the President of Turkmenistan for the restoration and reconstruction of ancient monuments in Turkmenistan.
2014
Honorary member of the Russian Academy of Arts.
2025
Achievements
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Received the presidential Medal "Love for Homeland" - Moment of receiving the Medal "Love for Homeland" for the preservation and reconstruction of ancient Turkmenistan monuments. 2014 year.
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Participant in multiple domestic and international exhibitions. - Expected SurpriseOne of the exhibitions was visited by the President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
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Participation in the Mega FestivalFirst International Festival of Folk Decorative Arts (attended by masters from 83 countries); held in Kokand, Uzbekistan, Sept. 10-15, 2019 year. - Title "Best Master"One of 25 finalists selected among participants representing 83 nations (judged by an international panel). Kokand, 2019 year
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Diploma "Imam Rezavi"Participated in the International Festival of Culture and Art in Iran | 2009 year.
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