The Tolkuchka market in Ashgabat is located in a vast modern area and is organised in the style of the large Central Asian bazaars. It sells just about everything: carpets, household goods, Turkmen souvenirs, clothes, counterfeit goods and animals. On his stand, this merchant displays everything you need to prepare a beautiful wedding at low cost: embroidery, flashy jewellery and fake hair.

Credits : Stephen Lioy (USA, @slioy, https://www.stephenlioy.com/)

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