ART OF UZBEKISTAN – Heart of The Silk Road.

Speaker: Chris Bradley

Traditional artisans continue to work metal, ceramics, wood and fabrics in the fertile Ferghana Valley, as they have done for thousands of years. Their beautiful creations, such as the vibrant silk ‘ikat’ dresses are still worn by women on special family occasions. Centrally located along the Silk Road, Uzbekistan has produced amazing art under diverse rulers such as Alexander the Great, Ancient Persians and Soviets. Famous UNESCO cities include Bukhara and Khiva, but if any place encapsulates this multi-culturalism then it is Samarkand, capital of Timur – known as Tamerlane in the West.

Chris Bradley an expert in the history and culture of the Middle East, Asia and North Africa. Chris has built up an enviable knowledge and personal photographic library.