Uzbekistan

Discover the timeless beauty of Uzbekistan. From the legendary Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva to breathtaking mountain landscapes and vibrant local traditions.

Askiya: The Uzbek Art of Turning a Quick Reply into Shared Laughter

Uzbekistan

By Alim Alimov

Askiya: The Uzbek Art of Turning a Quick Reply into Shared Laughter

Discover how Askiya combines a shared theme, quick thinking and tact, and how visitors can appreciate this Uzbek verbal art across a language barrier.

Traditional Gold Embroidery of Bukhara: Zarduzi and the Royal Workshop

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By Alim Alimov

Traditional Gold Embroidery of Bukhara: Zarduzi and the Royal Workshop

Discover Bukhara’s zarduzi gold-thread embroidery through court workshops, velvet garments, specialist techniques and the artisans keeping the craft alive.

The Art of Uzbek Puppetry: Characters, Craft and the Bazaar Stage

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By Alim Alimov

The Art of Uzbek Puppetry: Characters, Craft and the Bazaar Stage

Explore Uzbek puppet-making and popular performance through the puppets themselves, stagecraft and comic characters, without overstating a single origin story.

The Ritual of Bakhshi Storytelling: Epic Bards, Music and Memory

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By Alim Alimov

The Ritual of Bakhshi Storytelling: Epic Bards, Music and Memory

Meet the bakhshi tradition through epic dostons, music, memory and performance, with guidance on respectfully attending a live storytelling event.

Karakalpak Yurts and Textiles: Geometry Made for Desert Life

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By Alim Alimov

Karakalpak Yurts and Textiles: Geometry Made for Desert Life

Explore Karakalpak yurt textiles as practical architecture: woven bands, felt coverings, patchwork and regional color choices shaped by life in the desert.

The Alchemy of Fergana Pottery: How Rishtan’s Blue Ceramics Are Made

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By Alim Alimov

The Alchemy of Fergana Pottery: How Rishtan’s Blue Ceramics Are Made

Go inside Rishtan’s blue ceramics through clay, mineral and plant-ash glaze, firing and the master-apprentice workshop tradition.

12 Days Through Uzbekistan’s Ancient Silk Road Cities: A Tour Review

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By Alim Alimov

12 Days Through Uzbekistan’s Ancient Silk Road Cities: A Tour Review

A practical review of the 12-day private Uzbekistan tour, from Tashkent and Samarkand to Bukhara, Khiva, Nukus and the Aral Sea region.

Six Days in Uzbekistan: A Practical Review of the Tashkent–Samarkand–Bukhara Tour

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By Alim Alimov

Six Days in Uzbekistan: A Practical Review of the Tashkent–Samarkand–Bukhara Tour

A concise review of the six-day private Uzbekistan Golden Triangle itinerary, including its city sequence, transport, inclusions and likely trade-offs.

Folk Music and Instruments: The Dutar, Doira and Living Sound of Uzbekistan

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By Alim Alimov

Folk Music and Instruments: The Dutar, Doira and Living Sound of Uzbekistan

Meet the dutar and doira through their sound, roles and regional styles, with tips for enjoying a live Uzbek music performance respectfully.

Traditional Silk Making: From Silkworm Cocoons to Margilan Atlas

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By Alim Alimov

Traditional Silk Making: From Silkworm Cocoons to Margilan Atlas

Follow Margilan silk from silkworm care and cocoon reeling to warp-resist ikat and atlas weaving, in a focused guide to the craft process.

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