Tag: Central Asia
The Koukeldash Madrasa in Tashkent
The inner courtyard of the Kukeldash Madrasah in Tashkent appears in a pointed arch opening. Built around 1570 during the reign of the Shaybanid Khan Dervish Khan,… [...]
Patchworks
Leaning over a pile of embroidered fabrics called suzanis, a man wearing an atlas-patterned waistcoat tidies up his shop in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Once an… [...]
Making room
In Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, a table is set and waiting for the next guests. Credits : Novastan Find all… [...]
Work in progress
Two stools, a basin and a knife set the scene in the Meros paper factory, in Kunigil, a village near Samarkand. Over a cup of tea, a craftswoman… [...]
Trade in Sheep
In winter, the sheep traded on the market are protected from the cold temperatures of Karakol thanks to their wool. Credit: Davide Pilloni (@flip_khan, Italy) Find… [...]
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In the heights of Tajikistan
In Tajikistan, a country where 93% of the territory is mountainous, journeys between cities are long and winding. Transport lorries, private cars and shared taxis cross paths on… [...]
A brand-new parliament
The city centre of Dushanbe, the Tajik capital, is notable for its modern skyscrapers, the comings and goings of its yellow and green taxis, and its wide tree-lined… [...]
Distant Persia?
Tajikistan is the only Persian-speaking country in Central Asia, in a region dominated by Turkic languages and cultures. In Khorog, capital of the independent region of Gorno-Badakhshan… [...]
The Museum of Musical Instruments of the tajik capital
Hidden behind a small door on a side street, the Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments showcases the rich musical heritage of Tajikistan and Pamir. The impressive collection of… [...]
A condensed history
Where history meets the present, the statue of Amir Temur stands proudly next to one of Tashkent’s most prominent landmarks, Hotel Uzbekistan. This building is one… [...]
Sayakbay Karalayev at the Lake
View of a fresco depicting the figure of Manaschi Sayakbay Karalayev (1894-1971). The wall and the surrounding ruins and buildings belong to the complex Aalam-Ordo,… [...]