Dushanbe
This attractive gallery is stocked with tasteful modern crafts, including hand-painted ceramic plates, wooden boxes and woollen items.
Must-see shopping in Tajikistan
Tajikistan
On Saturday morning a trans-border market (intermittently closed due to political sensitivities) takes place on a no-man's-land island in the middle of…
Tajikistan
Although now in his dotage and no longer living locally, some of the works of this master instrument maker are for sale in the seldom-visited village of…
Tajikistan
Upholding a tradition dating back 2000 years, blacksmiths at this mini-bazaar whet the edges of top-quality knives using traditional tools, including…
The Pamir Highway
Set up to help promote the revival of traditional crafts, local women here are encouraged to supplement their income through learning old skills. Woollen…
Dushanbe
Largely providing outlets for mobile-phone sellers and pharmacists, the city's original department store has a small selection of souvenirs on the ground…
Dushanbe
Adbul Ahmad, the owner of this small arts and crafts shop, is very knowledgeable about regional carpets, including the lost art of hand looming in…
The Pamir Highway
This fair-trade craft shop sharing the PECTA building showcases work by dozens of Pamiri artisans with excellent felt rugs and bags, musical instruments,…
Dushanbe
A selection of local crafts and souvenirs are offered here including mineral trees, embroidery and scarves in among the fridge magnets.
Tajik Painters Union Exhibition Hall
Dushanbe
Comprises of three floors of modern Tajik art, with most pieces for sale. The opening hours here are somewhat erratic.
Tajikistan
This ingenious mobile shop opens out into a veritable dressing room with mirror and choice of Pamiri and Afghan costumes. Customers either pose in…
