The Asia hotel where we are staying
in Ferghana. I feel like I could be in
Europe when I see this.
Breakfast and dinner are served on the patio. Bit chilly for a swim though.
Mmm... interesting colour scheme
To Andijan and the birthplace of Babur. (Great grandson of Timur and found of the Mughal dynasty in India.) Big bronze statue of a man on horseback - most cities have them. This one did have a big turban on which made it a bit different
Lunch of Uzbek samosas. Meat and onions in a pastry dough. OK but not darshand. (perfect)
To Andija handcraft centre in a rambling old madrassah. Loved the building.
Puppet and doll maker
And of course Babur
My favourite part of the day was the visit to a 14th generation ceramic master in Andijan. His name is Mirza Bahrom. What a lovely man who showed us how he made a pot with his kick wheel. None of his sons are taking on the craft, but he is hoping his grandson will take an interest
Mirza broke his leg last year and looks very frail so I hope his grandson hurries up. Bought a small plate which will be special. An adobe home with a beautiful feel. He showed us a black an white photo taken in 1966 of the death scene of his mother in law who died giving birth to her final child. The baby died too and they were both laid out together with family members around. Was very poignant.
Grinding stone for glazes
These are adobe walls and beautiful
Below are photos of Mirza's home
Round adobe bricks
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