Tatar jewelry business of the Kazan province of the early XX century in the context of professional development

Abstract

The article deals with the historical and cultural component of the Tatar jewelry business of the Kazan province at the beginning of the 20th century. The purpose of the article is to present a comprehensive historical and cultural analysis of the Tatar jewelry of this period: to create a general picture of the development of the jewelry craft, its interaction with professional cultural traditions, and consideration of the decorative and symbolic meaning of jewelry. To address the issues raised, a typology of jewelry typical of Tatar jewelers during the study period was carried out, technical and technological features were identified, decorative and technical solutions were described, and everyday and social aspects within the profession were highlighted.