Editing Uzbeks (section)

====Male clothing====

Uzbek clothing includes a loose-fitting cotton coat, called [[Chapan]] or [[Kaftan]], which is usually made from a variety of colorful stripes, or other types of patterns. The ''chapan '' is usually of knee length, and includes different elements in various regions of the country. The botton of the sleeves, center edges, hem and neckline of the coat ate sown with a decorative braid, which was believed to protect from "evil powers".
In the past, wearing two or more coats at the same time, both in winter and summer, was seen as a status symbol, and indicated a certain level of prestige for the family.

The coat, or the shirt worn underneath, is tied with a folded handlerchief or a band ''belbog''. The band is viewed as an important accessory, and can be made of fine fabrics and silks, decorated with intricate silver embroidery, and fitted with little bags for tobacco and keys. Traditionally, a hand crafted knife is placed in the band, known as  ''pichoq'',<ref>{{cite web|date=12 December 2013|title=Unique Uzbek Knives|url=http://englishrussia.com/2013/12/11/unique-uzbek-knives/|access-date=26 April 2016|archive-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415082346/http://englishrussia.com/2013/12/11/unique-uzbek-knives/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Fergana Knives Breed|url=http://sambuh.com/en/news/fergana-knives-breed.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075956/http://sambuh.com/en/news/fergana-knives-breed.html|archive-date=4 March 2016|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref> Chust made knives are famous in particular.<ref>{{cite news|title=An Uzbek Knife And Hat, Made In China|url=http://www.rferl.org/content/uzbekistan-knives-skullcaps-china-cheap-imitations/27350814.html|access-date=26 April 2016|work=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty|date=7 November 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304120329/http://www.rferl.org/content/uzbekistan-knives-skullcaps-china-cheap-imitations/27350814.html|url-status=live|last1=Pannier |first1=Bruce }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Anur Tour Uzbekistan|title=Chust knives|url=http://www.tourstouzbekistan.com/en/blog/handicrafts/chust-knives.html|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Heritage of Fergana armourers|url=http://www.travelcentre.com.au/travel/Central_Asia/heritage_of_fergana_armourers.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311211612/http://travelcentre.com.au/travel/Central_Asia/heritage_of_fergana_armourers.htm|archive-date=11 March 2016|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pchak "Uzbek"|url=http://www.mezhov.info/en/huntingknives/452|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041021/http://www.mezhov.info/en/huntingknives/452|archive-date=2016-03-04|access-date=26 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Stock Photos, Royalty-Free Images and Vectors – Shutterstock|url=http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-3120623/stock-photo-traditional-handcrafted-uzbek-knife-with-bone-handle-and-leather-sheath.html|access-date=26 April 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093835/http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-3120623/stock-photo-traditional-handcrafted-uzbek-knife-with-bone-handle-and-leather-sheath.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Shirts are white and wide, made of cotton, and usually worn underneath the coat. Some of them have patterns on the sleeves and the neckline, called ''jiyak''. Pants, also known as ''ishton'', are loosely cut, but narrow to the bottom, and are tucked into soft leather boots with pointed toes, for the ease of horse riding.