The study of the history of the development of glassmaking in ancient Taraz is of great scientific and practical interest, as it is undoubtedly connected with the development of chemical science, applied art and the history of the development of medieval culture of the peoples of Central Asia.

Handicraft glass production in the middle ages was quite complex and had an urban character. Among the rich archaeological material obtained on the territory of Taraz, glass products occupy a significant place. The inhabitants of the ancient city from the early middle ages owned the secrets of glass production, its secrets were passed down from generation to generation. Glass products were quite expensive, although fragile items.They were mainly small bottles for perfumery; various kinds of test tubes for chemical and medical purposes; jewelry items-beads and pendants; tableware-glasses, bowls and miniature decanters; in rare cases-window glass; chess pieces, etc. The discovery of a large number of glass blanks, alloys and slags in the cultural layers of ancient Taraz suggests that artisans produced glass in large quantities.

The wide distribution of glass products observed in the era of the middle ages - in 9^th-12^th centuries – a period of rise of powerful technologies, defined as "the era of Muslim Renaissance". During this period, not only their mass distribution is recorded, but also the transition to a new quality - the widespread use of glazed, i.e. covered with a thin layer of glass, ceramics in everyday life. As a result, ordinary household utensils became not only very bright, hygienic and practical to use, but also presented amazing artistic paintings, which were then covered with a transparent colored glaze.