Uzbekistan Crafts - Uzbek ikat, suzani, scarves, pillowcases, dolls crafts, handmade items

Uzbekistan lays between the sites of the two ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and the Chinese River Valley and served as a key corridor for the movement of a wide range of goods and people, including nomadic tribes, spices, conquering armies, and fine fabrics. This rich diversity allowed this landlocked country to develop uniquely rich and diverse forms of craftsmanship. Over the millennia the artisans of both nomadic tribes and more settled populations have evolved and perfected their techniques, resulting in beautiful and unique products which are just now being rediscovered by the modern world.