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I am so looking forward to going back to Uzbekistan. Having led 2 x 14 day trips there in 2025, I know what wonders are in store for us on this exciting trip. This tour is particularly special as we will be staying longer in Khiva. There will be time to sketch, stitch, take photos, wander . . .
This will be the first retreat style tour with Aahilya Holidays, I will be leading 4 more next year in Delhi, Spain, Morocco and Uzbekistan.
After all my tours last year, I felt there was a place for a slightly slower paced tour, spending longer in one city, giving us a chance to take in more, maybe develop some designs to stitch or get out and sketch. On this tour we will be traveling through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and ending in Khiva for 5 days. I adore Khiva. It is small, everything is contained within the walls of this beautiful city. And it is traffic free, so you can wander unhindered by having to dodge cars.
We will visit Operation Mercy. The workshop was originally set up with funding from Operation Mercy and the British Council, and produces carpets and suzanis using traditional Uzbek designs and natural dyes.
This tour in now booking so don’t leave it too long to check out the itinerary/book.
Go to Kim’s Blog at: Khiva Retreat
Disclosure: Garment District News is not sponsoring, organizing, or financially affiliated with this textile travel experience. This article is for editorial and informational purposes only. Interested readers can learn more or register directly through the program organizer.