Tag: Uzbekistan
Morning mist over Shah-i-Zinda
While the magic of the site continues to work in the eyes of novices, the many restorations imposed on the necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda in recent years (visible in… [...]
Novastan photo exhibition
Inside the mosque in Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan, a town off the beaten tourist track. Credit: Etienne Bellard (France, @etienneblld) This photo will be… [...]
Pristine whiteness
Trees in bloom and spring snow in harmony on the slopes of the great Chimgan (3309 m) in Uzbekistan. Credits: Hubert-Felix Delattre (France) Find… [...]
Gypsy wedding
A large gathering of Gypsy women during a traditional wedding in Bukhara. Behzod Boltayev is currently working on a project about the lives of Gypsies in Central Asia,… [...]
Kutlugmurad Inak Madrasah
For visitors entering Itchan Kala through the Eastern Gate, or Polvon Gate, one of the first monuments to be discovered is the Kutlugmurad Inak madrasah, named after… [...]
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Whistles master
Portrait of Kubaro Babaeva, a clay toy expert from Bukhara. She was a close family friend of photographer Behzod Boltayev. Until the end of her life, she sculpted toys… [...]
Young Darboz
During the Nowruz celebrations in Tashkent’s main parks, you can watch tightrope walkers, or darbozes. Their skills are passed down from generation to generation, with training starting at an… [...]
Wedding in Tashkent
This picture is a part of a reportage about a wedding from Cecilia Ricchi. The picture was taken in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. The bride’s veil is… [...]
Workshop and study rooms of the Registan
For centuries, the Registan has housed Islamic students, artisans and shopkeepers inside its protective gates. The tradition continues today and helps preserve the patrimony of the Silk Road. [...]
Hotel Uzbekistan
The facade of the Hotel Uzbekistan appears to be covered in gold under the sunset light. Hotel Uzbekistan is one of the most iconic landmarks of Tashkent and a perfect… [...]
Pause Time
Photo shoot in wedding attire in front of the Registan in Samarkand. The red velvet symbolises fertility. The accessory that the bride-to-be holds in her hand is traditionally used… [...]
Mosiacs at Shah-i-Zinda
It is typically frowned upon in Islam to depict living beings or humans in artwork. The mosaics of Shah-i-Zinda in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, represent symbols that are meaningful… [...]