Uzbek chasing represent various ways of engraving. The more deep engraving is called kandakori, the less deep-clean engraving is known as chime. Besides engraving Uzbek masters use notch chasing- shabaka. Most famed are the Buhara and Hiva chasers whose works are notable for the beauty and plasticity of form, simplicity and mastery of ornamentation, and depth of chasing. Chased-copper articles of Karshi and Shahrisabz were more elaborately designed local masters used colored tint for the background and decorated articles with laid-on punched details, turquoise inserts and stained glass. Articles made in the Fergana Valley, and particularly in Kokand, varied in shape and were notable for their being less deeply though clearly chased, and for the use of minute vegetal ornaments.
