Tashkent shopping covers the full gamut of needs from basic sundries to luxury brand goods and clothing. If you’re looking for local handicrafts as a souvenir of your trip to Uzbekistan, you’ll find options in Tashkent, although if you’re also visiting Samarkand or Bukhara, you might want to hold off with your shopping spree. Chorsu Bazaar Chorsu Bazaar is located in the central hub of Tashkent and is a fascinating spot to watch the locals go about their daily task of “hunting and gathering”. The main dome of the bazaar houses dairy and meat, and thankfully the design of the dome keeps things rather airy. Surrounding buildings have fruit and vegetables, spices, and fresh bread. As is commonplace with Central Asian bazaars, you’ll be able to sample some of the dry fruits, nuts and cheesy balls before buying. There are a couple of rows of brightly coloured clothing and a building that has an assortment of souvenirs. The stall holders may be a little excited when they see a tourist, but the culture is not that of harassment and the shopping culture is delightfully relaxed. Some keen bartering skills wouldn’t go astray. Ceramics Tashkent If you’re looking to purchase some famous Uzbekistan ceramics, Said’s Ceramics is a good spot. It’s located opposite the Chorsu Bazaar and sells an abundance of quality plates, bowls, teapots and vases. We had some fun in this place, and had even more fun lugging the ceramics home as carry-on. I must make an effort to actually use that teapot!