Khiva: Itchan Kala Walk and a Hands-On Wood Carving Workshop

Discover Khiva’s living craft traditions with an experience that combines a guided walk through the historic streets of Itchan Kala with a hands-on wood carving workshop led by a local master. Your experience begins with hotel pick-up in Khiva before heading into the old city. Walk through the atmospheric streets of Itchan Kala as your guide introduces you to the architecture, stories and artisan traditions that have shaped the city for centuries. Along the way, discover how wood carving became an important part of Khiva’s decorative art, from beautifully carved doors and columns to the intricate wooden details found throughout the old city.

After the walk, visit a local woodcarving workshop and meet a craftsman who continues this traditional skill today. Learn about the tools, patterns and techniques used in Uzbek wood carving, and see how detailed designs are created entirely by hand. Then take part in the workshop yourself. With guidance from the master, try traditional carving techniques and work on your own small wooden piece. No previous experience is needed, making the workshop suitable for everyone. This is more than just a workshop — it is a chance to meet a local artisan, experience Khiva’s living traditions up close and create something meaningful with your own hands. At the end of the experience, take your handmade wooden piece home as a unique and personal souvenir from Khiva.