Welcome to the Uzbekistan Trip Travel Collection! Below you will find links to helpful video and reading material, as well as a guide for tips in dressing in Uzbekistan. See suggested products below to keep in mind for packing.
What to Watch/ Listen-
Short Film:
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EMBROIDERED CONNECTIONS
Bukhara artists prepare for the International Folk Art Market.
Podcast:
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EPISODE 113 TIMUR: SCOURGE OF GOD
Helpful for understanding the history of Uzbekistan and the bigger region.
What to Read-
Books:
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A CARPET RIDE TO KHIVA BY CHRISTOPHER ASLAN ALEXANDER
A semi-autobiographical novel about the author's seven years living in the ancient city of Khiva, providing rich insights into Uzbek culture and traditions. -
SILK AND COTTON: TEXTILES FROM THE CENTRAL ASIA THAT WAS
A favorite from Susan's shelves of textiles books. -
UZBEKISTAN SILK & GOLD - ASSOULINE COFFEE TABLE BOOK
If you want to splurge on a beautiful remembrance. -
SUZANI: ART OF THE SILK ROAD
Book release end of October, 2024. -
SONGS FROM THE STEPPES: THE POEMS OF MAKHUMKUIL BY BRIAN ALDISS
A collection of poetry by Makhumkuil, eighteenth century poet-hero of Turkmenistan, translated into English. If you are traveling on the Turkmenistan extension, this guy is bigger than Taylor Swift. -
THE LOST HEART OF ASIA, by COLIN THUBRON
An exquisite travel writer’s account of his time in central asia following the breakup of the Soviet Union.
Article:
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BBC’S “A JOURNEY THROUGH UZBEKISTAN”
Discover the culture, architecture, and culinary delights of Uzbekistan.
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