Uzbekistan textiles have long been in demand, famous for dazzling fabrics stitched with intricate silk threads known as suzani, and others called ikat, which is material woven with hand spun yarn.

Although the spectrum of possibilities was vast, I chose to explore two unique Uzbek textiles — suzani and ikat in this collection. Suzani is an ancient needlework technique, carrying influences ...

In modern times, carpets, delicate silk scarves and handwoven patterned ikat fabric – loved by former Uzbek royalty – are the ...

The prized ikat – material that is manually dyed and ... hospitable locals and a unique cultural heritage make Fergana a must-visit in Uzbekistan.