Fergana Valley is full of ancient and modern history as part of the Silk Road and the scene of a government massacre of protestors in 2007. Today it is quiet and many merchants and craftspeople ply their trades. Two well-known artisans are the Rustam Usmanov pottery makers of unique blue glaze “ishkor” which comes from red clay that is mined only here. The Bahrom family weavers make wool carpets of rich quality and color.

 

 

Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton The Bahrom family weavers sell small carpets
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton The Bahrom family weavers: our guide Halida
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton The Bahrom family weavers also sell large
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Mr. Bahrom with his youngest child.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Mr. Bahrom's oldest child is learning English
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Another child is learning carpet making, dressed
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Neighbor kids of the Bahrom family.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rural transportation is ancient and slow.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rural transportation is ancient and slow.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton The Bahrom family weavers.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov master pottery maker.
Uzbekistan: 330 kms from the capital of Tashkent, in the
Uzbekistan: Rishton Some 1000 potters make a living from the legendary
Uzbekistan: Rishton Some 1000 potters make a living from the legendary
Uzbekistan: Rishton Some 1000 potters make a living from the legendary
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton A stylish villager takes her child
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton A modern house of a prosperous merchant
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Meanwhile the old lifestyle continues on the
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Michael and Richard at the entry to
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Inside the Rustam Usmanov pottery makers
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Inside the Rustam Usmanov pottery makers
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Inside the Rustam Usmanov pottery makers
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton snacks for visitors.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley map
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov master pottery maker.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery before firing and before
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery after firing and before
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery painting design layout.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery intricate paint design..
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery playful figure holding 'non' rounds
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery for sale to tourists.
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery for sale to tourists; they
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Owner's grandchild peeking out
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Rustam Usmanov pottery for sale to tourists; they
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton richly crocheted blanket (probably for a wedding
Uzbekistan: Fergana Valley, Rishton Neighborhood (mahalla) of the Bahrom family weavers.

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