Follow the Silk Road through Uzbekistan.
It is a friendly country full of contrasts from desert to luscious fruit orchards that grow along the fertile river valley.
The Fergana Valley, is silk central. The roads are lined with mulberry trees to feed the silk worm, silk is harvested and transformed into thread and cloth.
Beautiful ikat and silk velvet hand woven cloth or used in embroidery to make a range of different style suzani.
The blue monuments are what you expect to see and they are stunning- so many patterns to inspire you.
Yet there is so much more, to discover.
Bread as an art form
beautiful wood carving, pottery, goldwork embroidery, felt making, hand forged scissors…. delicious food.
2000 year old Desert Forts, Tashkent a city of trees…. actually where ever it is not desert there are beautiful grand trees- a delight
Join us in April 2024 to Follow the Silk Road through Uzbekistan.
Check our calendar for dates and details.
Here is a write up of our R&D trip
At Creative Arts Safaris Tours we offer fully escorted, small group tours. CAS focuses on textiles, arts and culture and yummy local cuisine.
On tour we like to get our hands dirty taking workshops, exploring locations and culture. We like to include lots of local experiences.
Our friendly groups are inclusive. They are companionable and well organized allowing a relaxed adventure, great for solo travellers.
They include pickup & drop to airport, accommodation, group travel, sightseeing, workshops, and most meals. Almost everything EXCEPT the shopping – that is your job. Help the local economy.