Exploring hidden gems of Uzbekistan – we found them Uzbekistan is full of hidden gems. It is a long narrow country. You need to be…
So, how was Uzbekistan?
So, how was Uzbekistan? Great! Why? Felt slippers and boots are a serious undertaking. Quality is very important, frozen winters mean thickness of the finish…
Top of a minaret, Samarkand
Top of a minaret, Samarkand Some days You have to be in the right spot and say yes!Megan and I were leaving the Ulugbek Madrassa,…
The Savitsky Collection- Nukus
The Savitsky Collection- Nukus Nukus is the capital of Karakalpakstan a State …. sort of a country, an Autonomous Region of Uzbekistan. It is a…
Samarkand doorway
Samarkand doorway Where is your shop? Just look in the doorway.THE DOORWAY!!Oh my goodness.Oh, Samarakand, you certainly have style. So much to see, and there…
Osh!- oh my gosh- Yum
Osh!- oh my gosh- Yum Life is full of choices.Visiting Uzbekistan and reading up on it first it seemed there was a lot of a…
Silk Carpet Magic of Uzbekistan
Silk Carpet Magic of Uzbekistan Same carpet…. Silk Handwoven 11 months of exacting work It shimmered in the light. Depending on the angle, the colour…
Uzbek Scissors
Uzbek Scissors I’ve got a bit of a thing for good workmanship and useful tools. These old scissors in an embroidery workshop really took my…
Timor’s Palace
Timor’s Palace Amazing. This is the doorway to Timor’s Palace, well, the bottom part anyway. They were half as big again! See the people standing…
Foodie Ramblings
Foodie Ramblings Food is a huge part of what you remember about a place. Or it is for me….. Here are a few stories and…
The Savitsky Collection
The Savitsky Collection Far, far away in the Stan within a Stan you will find the most amazing surprise. The Nukus Museum of Art houses…
Uzbekistan, I am in awe
Uzbekistan, I am in awe textile dreamingUzbekistan.So many luscious stitchesSo many styles of stitchingAnd weavingAnd potteryAnd handmade scissors and knivesAnd breadsStill in sensory overload 😀Heading…