# CraftnCulture — Full Site Digest for AI Systems > Tashkent-based cultural tourism company offering hands-on artisan workshops and > Silk Road cultural tours across Uzbekistan. Founded 2024 by Yusufbek Mukhiddinov > (Uzbek, CEO) and Julia Drzymała (Polish, Creative Director). Licensed tour operator. > 2,000+ travelers hosted from 40+ countries. 30+ artisan partners. 500+ workshops facilitated. This is the extended companion to /llms.txt with per-page detail. Last updated: 2026-08-06 --- ## Homepage — https://craftnculture.uz Journeys into the Heart of Uzbek Craftsmanship. CraftnCulture connects travelers with authentic artisan workshops, Silk Road cultural tours, and handmade Uzbek products from local makers across Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. What sets Craft & Culture apart: direct partnership with master artisans, small groups (max 8–10), guides in English/Russian/Polish/Chinese, fair income for craftspeople, preservation of living traditions. How it works: choose a workshop or tour → book online (Stripe, cards, bank transfer, cash) → meet your artisan or guide in Uzbekistan. --- ## Tours — https://craftnculture.uz/tours All tours depart from Tashkent. Small groups, local guides, artisan-focused itineraries. ### Crafted in Uzbekistan: 7-Day Journey Into Living Traditions of the Silk Road — $1,850/person 7 days / 6 nights. https://craftnculture.uz/tours/crafted-in-uzbekistan-a-7-day-journey-into-living-traditions-of-the-silk-road A journey into the handmade soul of the Silk Road — created for travelers who want to feel Uzbekistan, not just see it. Rated 5.0 (12 reviews). ### Crafted in Uzbekistan: 10-Day Cultural Workshop Journey — $2,150/person Full cultural workshop route through Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. https://craftnculture.uz/tours/crafted-in-uzbekistan-a-10-day-cultural-workshop-journey-through-uzbekistan ### Crafted in Khiva: A Journey Through the Living Silk Road City — $425/person 2-day journey from Tashkent. Ancient streets, historic minarets at sunset, the UNESCO-listed Itchan Kala walled city. https://craftnculture.uz/tours/crafted-in-khiva-a-journey-through-the-living-silk-road-city ### Crafted in the Fergana Valley: One-Day Journey — $250/person Shape traditional ceramics in Rishtan, weave silk in Margilan, savour authentic Uzbek cuisine — in a single day from Tashkent. https://craftnculture.uz/tours/crafted-in-the-fergana-valley-a-one-day-journey-from-tashkent-to-ceramics-silk-uzbek-cuisine ### Crafted in the Fergana Valley: Two-Day In-Depth Journey — $375/person Two days in Uzbekistan's artisan heartland: Rishtan ceramics, centuries-old Margilan silk weaving, master artisan visits. https://craftnculture.uz/tours/crafted-in-the-fergana-valley-a-two-day-in-depth-journey-into-uzbekistan-s-artisan-heartland Tour FAQ highlights: - Best time to visit: April–May and September–October (mild temperatures) - Visa: citizens of 90+ countries visa-free up to 30 days (EU, USA, UK, Canada, Australia and more) - Cities covered: Tashkent, Samarkand (Registan), Bukhara, Khiva (UNESCO), Fergana Valley - Solo travelers welcome — join scheduled groups or book private tours --- ## Workshops — https://craftnculture.uz/workshops 35+ hands-on artisan workshops, $40–$90/person, all beginner-friendly, max 10 participants. Year-round in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Gijduvan, Urgut. Sample workshops: - Tashkent: Traditional Pottery Workshop with Local Artisan — $45, 2 hours - Samarkand: Famous Plov Cooking Masterclass — $55 - Samarkand: Hands-On Knife Crafting Workshop — $50 - Bukhara: Gold Zardozlik Embroidery Workshop and Exploration — $65 - Full Tashkent Experience: Culture, Food & Hands-On Workshop — $90 - Tashkent: 4-Hour Food Tour & Metro Journey with a Local Guide — $55 - Samarkand: Wood Carving Workshop with a Local Artisan — $45 - From Samarkand to Urgut: Discover the Famous Local Bazaar — $55 - From Bukhara to Gijduvan: Pottery Workshop and Cultural Tour — $70 - Samarkand: Hands-On Copper Plate Engraving Workshop — $55 - Samarkand: Hand-Painting Traditional Uzbek Ceramics Workshop — $45 - Samarkand: Traditional Pottery Workshop with Master Artisan — $45 - Tashkent: Paint a Traditional Khushtak Uzbek Clay Figurine — $40 - Full Bukhara Experience: Old City, Food and Crafts Workshop — $80 Craft categories: pottery & ceramics (Rishtan blue glazing), suzani embroidery, silk paper-making (Konigil tradition), plov cooking, non bread baking, Bukharan gold embroidery (zardozlik — UNESCO Intangible Heritage), wood carving, coppersmithing, knife crafting, ikat weaving. --- ## About — https://craftnculture.uz/about Craft that pays. Heritage that lasts. CraftnCulture was founded in 2024 by Yusufbek and Julia, a husband-and-wife team helping Uzbekistan's master artisans reach the world — turning centuries-old craft into thriving modern businesses with real customers, fair income, and a global stage. Impact so far: 500+ workshops facilitated · 30+ artisan partners · 2,000+ travelers hosted · 40+ traveler countries. Founders: - Yusufbek Mukhiddinov — Co-founder & CEO. Uzbek entrepreneur and cultural tourism specialist. 4 years in Poland before returning to co-found CraftnCulture. - Julia Drzymała — Co-founder & Creative Director. Polish creative director and cultural storyteller focused on Central Asian textiles and Uzbek crafts. Status: LICENSED TOUR OPERATOR — UZBEKISTAN. --- ## Bazaar — https://craftnculture.uz/bazaar Artisan marketplace: handmade goods direct from the makers. Hand-thrown ceramics, silk textiles and ikat fabric, suzani embroidery, carved wood (walnut, mulberry), copper and silver jewellery. International shipping available; pottery requires 2–3 days for kiln firing. --- ## Blog — https://craftnculture.uz/blog Stories from the Silk Road — travel guides, artisan stories, history, and craft deep-dives. Categories: Artisan Stories, Destinations, History, Crafts, Culture, Travel Tips. Sample articles: - What It's Actually Like to Learn Gold Embroidery in Bukhara - Inside Ichan-Kala: Khiva's Khorezm Architectural Legacy - Timurid Architecture: Inside Timur Empire's Artistic Legacy - Suzani Embroidery: From Village Workshops to Global Buyers - Rishtan Blue Pottery Workshops: Meet the Master Ceramicists - Bakhmal Revival: Learning Uzbekistan's Nearly Lost Silk Velvet Weaving - Plov Politics: What Uzbekistan's National Dish Reveals - The Backpacker's Silk Road: Budget Travel Through Uzbekistan's Interior --- ## FAQ — https://craftnculture.uz/faq 15 traveler Q&As covering booking, visas, transport, safety, and workshops. Key facts: - Visa: free for 90+ nationalities (EU, UK, USA) up to 30 days - Trains: Afrosiyob high-speed — Tashkent→Samarkand 2.5 hrs, →Bukhara 4 hrs - Children welcome from age 6 (pottery and bread-making most suitable) - Cancellation: full refund 48+ hours before start - Payments: USD, UZS; cards, bank transfer, cash - Support languages: English, Russian, Polish, Chinese --- ## Contact — https://craftnculture.uz/contact - Email: info@craftnculture.uz - Phone/WhatsApp: +998 94 421 01 13 - Studio: Labzak 12/a, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (41.3260°N, 69.2579°E) - Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–15:00 (Tashkent time, UTC+5) ## Third-Party Presence - TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293968-d27969622-Reviews-Craft_and_Culture-Tashkent_Tashkent_Province.html - GetYourGuide: https://www.getyourguide.com/craftculture-tashkent-s477660/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftnculture.uzbekistan/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftandculture.uzbekistan - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/craft-and-culture/ ## Languages - English (default): https://craftnculture.uz - Russian: https://craftnculture.uz/ru - Polish: https://craftnculture.uz/pl - Chinese (Simplified): https://craftnculture.uz/zh