Uzbek carpets have usually been woven by women in their homes in rural areas. Uzbek weavers are also found throughout Central Asia, Turkmenistan and northern Afghanistan, and they produce a large variety of kilims and pile rugs.
The kilim or flatweave above was woven by the Lakai nomadic tribe, probably in the mid-20th century. We will write more later about this fascinating tribe, who are the only real nomads remaning in Central Asia.
Lakai Wall Hanging © Sharon Lundahl