How to make Uzbek silk and carpets. The bazaars of Fergana region Andijan

For 16 days we drove nearly 4,000 kilometers across Uzbekistan — from the Aral sea to the Fergana valley. Saw the unique nature and enjoyed the architecture of ancient monuments of different eras, partook of the local hospitality and cuisine. In addition, met with local Muhammadali. This report will speak about our trip in Uzbekistan, the money spent, about identity and about how bespredelnichat separate types.

How to make Uzbek silk and carpets? The bazaars of Fergana region AndijanAs everything in this life has a beginning and an end, and our journey in Uzbekistan came to an end. In 15 days we traveled almost all the regions of this amazing, diverse and hospitable country. In this post we will visit the silk factory in Margilan, visit a few bazaars and go out for Andijan. 1. Let's see how to make silk. Larvae of the flounder in the hot water



 

2. By the action of hot water the fibers begin to separate



3. The length of the thread from one cocoon is about 1 kilometer. After the thread is wound on the bobbin



4. And here are the silkworms eat mulberry leaves



5. Shop where yarn dye



6. Paints are made from natural plants and seeds



7. Girls woven carpet. The day one manages to make 1 inch of the carpet



8. As for me, it's a hell of a job



9. And here is the process of final preparation of fabrics. The ladies in the loom 8 pedals



10. Doing here and is 100% silk, but the most popular is the silk main with cotton, because comfort for the body



11. And then there is the automated plant, after finding in which a few minutes, your head starts to hurt



12. Margilan is famous for its huge Bazaar. There is really very noisy and fun



13. The seeds are? And if you find?



14. It would be a place that would take a few of these things. Very comfortable to sit and sleep



15. To the market we went, and was looking for a Bathrobe. I had to get all of the sellers. Eventually found it... for $ 3. In Khiva we were offered a similar robe for $ 35 :)



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17. Market grandpa carries a small tandirchi with samsa



18. Monument arch of the ancient laws in the Fergana district



19. On the way we stopped to see what a flea market



20. Shown in all colors and sizes



21. Was hoping to see the flea market but didn't see



22. Back in Fergana to find a car to Andijan and the border with Kyrgyzstan. I must say that Fergana, and almost all the cities of the valley look quite modern. Us why Napo



23. Six sales offices in a single shot, and 3 more got in



24. Who is the gate? Come get ' em!



25. We stopped at the market to buy cherries. Consumption of cherries — 1 kg to 30 kilometers :)



26. Uzbek tuk-tuks



27. Went to Couva to see the sights. Only minutes from the monument and covered with a canopy excavations



28. We must pay tribute to the purity of those places. And indeed cities of Uzbekistan clean. Uzbekistan these and many others reminded me of Belarus



29. Marble handrails on the monument to stay on the tape — is the most modern technology :)



30. In Tashkent mahalla failed to see the deep ditch, but in the vicinity of Andijan luck. It is a special design, which delivers water for garden irrigation. In this case, there is no tube station. Probably already been watered today



31. And across the country build a standard house. They are issued to the population and loan for 15 years. Construction is a crazy pace. These houses are seen in every region of the country. The government is thinking about the population — well done!



32. The building of the Nikolaev times in Andijan



33. Looking at the streets of the cities of Fergana valley, we were chased by the feeling that we are somewhere in the Turkish resort city



34. Such characters we have not seen



35. View what is the range of knowledge!



36. In Andijan remained madrasah, which is used as a Museum



37. At the time we didn't have time, and have seen enough of applied arts above the roof in 15 days!



38. Cute chatted with the Rangers and went on



39. On the area of the madrasa adjacent modern building of another Museum



40. Hey, why not take a picture of us? Take pictures, huh? These grandparents — hot peppers, laughing, taking pictures with us and joked. As if they're 30 — not older :)



41. Flour is not enough



42. Clean — the guarantee of health



43. In Andijan very beautiful mosque. Minarets are unique. At least in Uzbekistan, I similar did not see



44. In the Fergana valley on the roads here are traffic cops here. This to us is now back. And throughout Uzbekistan along the road you can see a cardboard police cars.



The border to Kyrgyzstan passed without any problems — at all about all spent no more than 30 minutes for three. On the border is a giant kettle with pieluszki. Photo from my instagram - on the border decided not to take up a normal camera. The reason will tell in the final post.



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