kBLACKS MITH IN BUKHARA. TODAY IS MY FOURTH DAY. TODAY WE TRAVELLED TO BLAVKS MITH .

NOW I SHOW VERY BEAUTIFUL PICTURES.

 

blacksmith is a metalsmith who creates objects primarily from wrought iron or steel, but sometimes from other metals, by forging the metal, using tools to hammer, bend, and cut (cf. tinsmith). Blacksmiths produce objects such as gates, grilles, railings, light fixtures, furniture, sculpture, tools, agricultural implements, decorative and religious items, cooking utensils, and weapons. There was an historical opposition between the heavy work of the blacksmith and the more delicate operation of a whitesmith, who usually worked in gold, silver, pewter, or the finishing steps of fine steel.^[1] The place where a blacksmith works is called variously a smithy, a forge or a blacksmith's shop.

Young people learn from the masters all the tricks and intricacies and then become masters. There’s particular rites of initiation into masters that is very interested for tourists. This rite takes place in a solemn and festive atmosphere. 

Parents present robe and belt for master, because he has prepared young artists to work independently and adjusted to a positive result. 

However, if a student belongs to a family of craftsmen, it’s not necessary for him to take part in initiation rites. Blacksmiths begin to teach theirs sons the craft in early childhood. Initially students begin to perform the basic operations and then complicate them. As a result 15 years teenager has already known all about his new profession.

Nowadays the craft of the blacksmith is also considered the most prestigious and respected profession.