How did the 1% live in the late 19th century in Bukhara? No surprise: well. Fayzulla's daddy, Ubaydullokhoja, made the money for the family, doing an, ahem, killing in karakul (sheep) pelts that were sold in Russia, Germany, and other places that needed warm wraps. The Bukharan provides.
Main house front facade. A classic example of Bukhara architecture of that period.
Facade detail. It takes an army of carvers and painters. Re-created kitchen in an outbuilding. No sense burning down the main house when toast blows up.
One of the main reception rooms. Ikea need not apply.
Getting personal. The family did well as Bolshevik buddies until Stalin canceled them and they lost the house. Inevitable.
The history lives. The house is now a favorite for photo shoots, especially wedding portraits, engagements. Be the 1% for a day.
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