Ikat Weaving: Meet One of Uzbekistan's Master Ikat Weavers

by Rikki Quintana May 31, 2020

Meet one of the master weavers from Craft Studio IkatUz in this video. Special thanks to our colleague and artisan partner Aziz Murtazaev and the Ethical Fashion Initiative for creating this glimpse into the world of ikat weaving in Uzbekistan and allowing us to share it with our HoonArts audience.

View this post on Instagram

Meet the Makers ✨ ‘I am proud of my craft. This work is very close to our hearts and we will continue to pass it on.’ Silk looms can be found in homes throughout Uzbekistan, the centrepiece of many families living rooms. People have been weaving here for centuries; Uzbekistan being a country at the very centre of the Silk Road. Gulnoza explains how important this craft is to her, and how it is necessary to pass it on to the next generation. We hope to help preserve this tradition for many years to come. - with @europeaid #MeetTheMakers #WhoMadeMyClothes #FashRev #FashionRevolution #Transparency @fash_rev

A post shared by Ethical Fashion Initiative (@ethicalfashion) on Apr 21, 2020 at 4:35am PDT

Leave a comment

Comments will be approved before showing up.

Also in The HoonArts Caravanserai

Winter & Climate Change Connects Us All

by Rikki Quintana January 26, 2023

The ‘Stans of Central Asia are also experiencing many of the same extreme weather events. It impacts real people (and animals) here in the USA and in Central Asia. The reality of climate change is that it affects us all, and we’re all in it together. It’s very easy to forget that . . .

Continue Reading

Just how does HoonArts get your Silk Road products from the makers to you?

by Rikki Quintana January 12, 2023

Imagine it’s a typical winter in Central Asia. There’s a lot of snow on the ground everywhere. Some of the main roads are closed because of snowpack, accidents, or avalanches. Driving is dangerous even if the roads are “open.” Some of the principal airports in the region are . . .

Continue Reading

Live with Wood Carver Master Sodiq

by Rikki Quintana January 05, 2023

One of my favorite stops during our Three ‘Stans Tour was the visit to the workshop of Usto Sodiq Zaripov of Istaravshan, Tajikistan. Usto Sodiq gave us a live demonstration of his art, carving a comb before our eyes, starting with only a block of wood. He also shared some of his own experiences as an artist and a couple of Tajik folklore stories without pausing in his work. I hope you enjoy the experience as much as our tour group did!

Continue Reading