We grew up among the artisans of Bukhara
Artisan Experience runs hands-on workshops and craft walks in Bukhara led by the artisans themselves. We want guests to leave not with a fridge magnet, but with something they made with their own hands — and the story of the person who taught them.
How it started
The idea came in 2021. We watched travellers pass the old town workshops in ten minutes: a photo on the phone, then on to the next sight. Behind those doors were people who have kept their crafts alive for generations and were happy to share them.
Back then we didn't have the resources to bring the artisans together and build an easy way for guests from around the world to book. We came back to the idea when we could do it properly: we partnered with the masters, planned the routes and launched this site.
Today we offer workshops in miniature painting, watercolour, handmade paper, puppets, carpets, copper chasing, pottery and Bukhara cooking, plus the Craft & Culture tour. Tours are led by licensed guides, and at the easel, the loom or the cauldron you'll be with real artisans.
What matters to us
Licensed guides
Walks through the old town and its workshops are led by officially licensed guides — in English, Russian and Uzbek.
Real artisans
We work with people who live by their craft: painters, papermakers, puppet makers, cooks.
Small groups
The master has time for everyone, so no experience is needed — even for kids.
Come back for less
Book two workshops and get a discount on your next one.
Book 2 workshops — get a discount on the next one Valid for any workshops in the catalogue.
Team
Mirsharif Toshev — Founder, Creative Director & CEO
Son of Bukhara miniaturist Davron Toshev, founder of the Usta Davron miniature school. Raised in a family of artisans, he knows the crafts from the inside and is responsible for the concept, the choice of masters and the shape of every workshop.
Lazizbek Khamrakulov — Developer
Built the website and online booking: the catalogue and workshop pages in three languages, the team's admin panel and guest confirmation emails.