The 1925 International Exhibition in Paris and the crimean exhibits: on the question of preparing the traditional costume of the Crimean Tatars and crafts related to its production

• Published in: Genesis: исторические исследования no. 5; pp. 55 - 79
• Main Author: Islyamova, Viktoriya Aleksandrovna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.05.2025
• ISSN: 2409-868X; 2409-868X
• DOI: 10.25136/2409-868X.2025.5.74459

The history and features of the preparation of Crimean Tatar exhibits related to traditional costume, which were exhibited at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris in 1925, were examined. The general scientific principles of generalization, historicism, and objectivity were applied in the article. Thanks to special methods (the method of historical reconstruction, comparative-historical, historical-genetic, and retrospective methods) in the process of comparing new written sources (Soviet periodicals, reports, programs of the event, diaries of the organizers, and the exhibition catalog), the stages of collection, preparation, and direct display of details of the Crimean Tatar costume were identified. The novelty of the research based in the fact that the leading role of U. Bodaninsky in the presentation of his concept, sketches, selection of items for the exhibition, the Preparation Program and cost estimate, and the problem of rewarding exhibitors. It was concluded that the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris in 1925 was one of the most important events in the cultural life of the Crimean Tatars, since the traditional costume were seen by millions of visitors, a high level of craftsmanship and a wide range of products were demonstrated. The contribution and responsible attitude of the organization of the event are shown, who, thanks to the employees of Crimean museums and Crimean Tatar artisans, was able to collect a collection. A number of issues were identified and resolved: that U. Bodaninsky was denied a visa; the names of some of the artisans who created exhibits presenting traditional costume were presented; an attempt was made to systematize the exhibitors' awards related to costume, nominations and a list of exhibits that received a bronze medal from the international jury were identified.