Shopping At The Siyob Bazaar, Part One

Every city in Uzbekistan has one central shopping market and the place to go in Samarkand is the big Siyob Bazaar. It's all there, from meat, vegetables, bread, clothing, and candy, to hardware and tobacco. If a house might use it, they sell it.

Overview. The bazaar is a mix of outdoor, covered stalls and indoor shops.

Babushkas, on the march. Better come with your best price. The iconic broom design in Uzbekistan.

Delivering watermelons.

Bread is big. Round loaves are called non. Sometimes decorated for special occasions, mostly hot and fresh and bought in bulk for today's meals. Nice recycled bag.

Corn is ready.