As she begins to embroider flowers inside a vine leaf border, Uzbek artisan Mukhabbat Kuchkarova pulls the naturally dyed green silk thread through the cotton sheet. “I go to another world when I sew, ...

Master embroiderer Madina Kasimbaeva is breathing new life into Uzbekistan’s Tashkent school of suzani. Her handmade textiles empower women and have earned worldwide recognition, from Qatar to the ...

In this episode of Silk Road Adventure, we look at Uzbekistan's rich textile heritage - from traditional suzani embroidery to modern production - which is shaping the country's role in the global ...

In one hoop, clasped hands hold a posy of pink, purple and yellow flowers. Another depicts a woman's hands outlined in a red stitch, her nails trimmed in pearl beading, and rings on her fingers. These ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. In a sitting room created by Swedish interior designer Beata Heuman, a chequerboard floor is complemented with ...