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Traditional Uzbek architecture and craftsmanship
Welcome to Craft & Culture

Journeys into the Heart of Uzbek Craftsmanship

Immersive artisan workshops, traditional cooking classes, and Silk Road experiences across Tashkent and beyond.

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Our Story
2,000+
Years of Craft Tradition
300+
Skills Passed Down
40+
Countries Represented
7
Ancient Cities Explored
Why We're Different

What Sets Craft & Culture Apart

Authentic Artisan Access

You work directly with master craftspeople in their own studios — not tourist recreations. Every session is a living exchange of tradition.

Curated Silk Road Experiences

Each workshop is designed around living heritage. We trace the same routes, techniques, and stories passed down across centuries.

Small Groups, Deep Culture

Maximum 8–10 guests per session. Small numbers mean genuine connection — with the craft, the artisan, and the place.

Silk Road Tours

Our Guided Tours

Multi-day journeys through Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent with expert local guides.

Crafted in Uzbekistan: A 7-Day Journey Into Living Traditions of the Silk Road
Tashkent · Samarkand

Crafted in Uzbekistan: A 7-Day Journey Into Living Traditions of the Silk Road

Crafted in Uzbekistan is a 7-day journey into the handmade soul of the Silk Road — created for travelers who want to feel Uzbekistan, not just see it. This is a journey built around moments that stay with you. The warmth of bread as it comes out of a tandir oven. The quiet focus of painting a ceramic pattern by hand. The smell of plov cooking slowly over fire. The softness of silk threads between your fingers. The sound of tools in a workshop where the same craft has been practiced for generations. Across Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara, you will step into places most travelers only pass by: family bakeries, ceramic studios, carpet workshops, paper-making mills, embroidery rooms, miniature painting ateliers, and the workshops of local masters. Each space has its own rhythm, its own stories, and its own feeling of welcome. This is the rare feeling of being invited closer. Sitting with a master over tea. Hearing why a motif matters. Trying a technique with your own hands. Making something imperfect, personal, and real. Seeing the pride in an artisan’s face as they share a craft that has shaped their family, their city, and their identity. Crafted in Uzbekistan is slow, intimate, and deeply emotional. It is for travelers who value beauty with meaning, culture with human connection, and experiences that feel personal rather than performed. You leave with handmade pieces, but more importantly, with the feeling that Uzbekistan has opened a door for you — and let you touch the living heart of its traditions.

7 days/6 nights Max 8

From

$1850/person

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From Tashkent to Fergana Valley in One Day by Plane: Ceramics, Silk & Uzbek Food
Tashkent · Fergana

From Tashkent to Fergana Valley in One Day by Plane: Ceramics, Silk & Uzbek Food

Experience Fergana in a day—craft ceramics in Rishtan, weave silk in Margilan, and enjoy local cuisine. A hands-on journey through Uzbekistan’s rich artisan and culinary traditions.

1 Max 10

From

$350/person

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Crafted in Uzbekistan: A 10-Day Cultural Workshop Journey through Uzbekistan
Tashkent · Samarkand

Crafted in Uzbekistan: A 10-Day Cultural Workshop Journey through Uzbekistan

Crafted in Uzbekistan is our full cultural workshop journey across Uzbekistan — a 10-day route through Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand, designed for travelers who want to experience the country through its craft, food, architecture, and living traditions. This journey moves through four of Uzbekistan’s most meaningful cities, each with its own atmosphere and artistic identity. Tashkent brings the warmth of everyday life: bread from the tandir, clay shaped by hand, Chorsu Bazaar, old neighborhoods, and the creative world of Navruz Park. Khiva offers the feeling of a desert fairytale, where carved wooden columns, silk traditions, blue minarets, and the walled streets of Ichan Kala make the past feel close enough to touch. In Bukhara, the experience becomes softer and more intimate. Guests wander through trading domes, old madrasahs, sacred monuments, and quiet courtyards before sitting with local artisans to discover the symbolism of suzani embroidery. Samarkand brings the grandeur of the Silk Road: Registan, Gur-Emir, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanum, handmade paper in Konigil, Uzbek wine, and plov cooked slowly over fire. This is the full Uzbekistan experience for travelers who want more than sightseeing. It is a journey of textures, flavors, workshops, monuments, conversations, and human connection. Guests leave with handmade memories, beautiful encounters, and the feeling of having travelled through Uzbekistan not as spectators, but as welcomed guests inside its living culture.

10 Max 10

From

$2150/person

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Khiva 2-Day Tour: A Living Museum of the Silk Road
Khiva

Khiva 2-Day Tour: A Living Museum of the Silk Road

Step into Khiva on this 2-day tour from Tashkent. Walk ancient streets, climb minarets at sunset, explore Silk Road monuments, and experience living traditions in this UNESCO city.

2 Max 10

From

$650/person

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From Tashkent to Fergana Valley Two Days by Car: Ceramics, Silk & Uzbek Food
Tashkent · Fergana

From Tashkent to Fergana Valley Two Days by Car: Ceramics, Silk & Uzbek Food

Experience Fergana in a day—craft ceramics in Rishtan, weave silk in Margilan, and enjoy local cuisine. A hands-on journey through Uzbekistan’s rich artisan and culinary traditions.

2 Max 10

From

$450/person

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Workshops

Our Workshops

Hands-on sessions led by master artisans — each workshop is a living piece of Uzbek culture.

Samarkand: Famous Plov Cooking Masterclass
Cooking

Samarkand: Famous Plov Cooking Masterclass

3 Max 10 Samarkand

From

$55/person

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Samarkand: Hands-On Knife Crafting Workshop
Metalwork

Samarkand: Hands-On Knife Crafting Workshop

2 Max 10 Samarkand

From

$55/person

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Bukhara: Gold Zardozlik Embroidery Workshop and Exploration
Textiles

Bukhara: Gold Zardozlik Embroidery Workshop and Exploration

2 Max 10 Bukhara

From

$65/person

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Full Tashkent Experience: Culture, Food & Hands-On Workshop
Cultural Tour

Full Tashkent Experience: Culture, Food & Hands-On Workshop

7 Max 10 Tashkent

From

$90/person

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Tashkent: 4-Hour Food Tour & Metro Journey with a Local Guide
Food & Drink

Tashkent: 4-Hour Food Tour & Metro Journey with a Local Guide

4 Max 10 Tashkent

From

$55/person

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Tashkent: Hands-On Uzbek Culture & Pottery Experience
Ceramics & Pottery

Tashkent: Hands-On Uzbek Culture & Pottery Experience

3 Max 8 Tashkent

From

$50/person

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Simple Process

How It Works

Three steps to one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

01

Choose Your Experience

Browse our workshops and pick what calls to you — pottery, silk weaving, suzani embroidery, cooking, and more.

02

Book Directly

Reserve your spot online. Small groups fill fast — booking early guarantees your place with the master.

03

Arrive & Immerse

Your guide meets you at the studio. The craft takes over. You leave with something made by your own hands.

Khiva at sunrise — a UNESCO World Heritage city along the ancient Silk Road
Our Story & Mission

Preserving Living Traditions

Central Asia's craft heritage has been shaped by the Silk Road for more than two thousand years. At Craft & Culture, we believe that the best way to preserve it is to keep it alive — through hands, through making, through people who care.

Rich Heritage

Uzbekistan's craft traditions span more than 2,500 years. We work with artisans who carry these lineages forward.

Authentic Experience

No performance, no show. Real workshops, real artisans, real materials — exactly as they've always been practiced.

Small Groups

We cap every session at 8–10 guests so you can slow down, ask questions, and truly connect with the craft.

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Moments from Our Journeys

Authentic snapshots from workshops, tours, and cultural experiences across Uzbekistan

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Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear from You

Have a question about a workshop? Planning a group visit? We reply within 24 hours.

Contact Details

Address

Chilanzar district, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Phone

+998 90 272 0113

Email

info@craftnculture.uz

WhatsApp

+998 90 272 0113

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Quick answers

What should travelers know about CraftnCulture?

These short answers are here to make planning easier and give search engines clear, citable information about what CraftnCulture offers.

What does CraftnCulture offer?

CraftnCulture offers artisan workshops, guided cultural tours, and handcrafted Uzbek products connected to local makers and traditions.

Where do the experiences take place?

Experiences take place across Uzbekistan, including Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and other cultural destinations featured in CraftnCulture itineraries.

Who are the workshops and tours for?

Workshops and tours are designed for curious travelers, solo visitors, couples, families, and small groups who want cultural depth and hands-on experiences.

How do you book?

Travelers can book online through the website or contact the team directly for private dates, custom itineraries, and tailored support.

Guest Stories

What Our Travelers Say

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We had an amazing time exploring Tashkent with Craft & Culture. We did the pottery workshop as well as traditional bread-making with the Chorsu Bazaar tour. Every moment was fantastic!

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