The textiles in Uzbekistan are amazing, especially the swatches made from silk. The place to go for silk is the town of Margilan and the factory to see it being produced is Yodgorlik. They do it old Silk Road school, from worm to wear.
Beautiful times on the weaving floor (apologies to Skip James), where it all comes together.
First, the source material. Then, into boiling water for a delicate thread unwinding from the cocoons. She knows what's she's doing.
Next, the raw threads are lined up, time to tie one - many - on in order to set a classic Ikat pattern.
A couple of examples from the looms of swatch patterns being put together. Wild stuff.
Exit through the impressive gift shop, a kaleidoscope of tempting patterns to select.
You are getting around! Impressive list of museums, mosques, bazaars, residential neighborhoods, all opening a window into central Asia for us homebound observers. Cheers,
ReplyDeleteChuck, or...Ollie, that is.