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 is a sixth generation master wood carver.
Usto Sodiq Zaripov of Istaravshan, Tajikistan
He 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!
Fantastic presentation. Great to see the master artisan at work!
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