Have I mentioned that I’m a big fan of Central Asian bazaars? In fact, I’m a bit of a snob about it. I walk around taking photos and tasting the atmosphere like a Frenchman might a stinky cheese. Of all the bazaars in all the countries I’ve been to, then, Osh’s stands out at one of the favorites.
Osh Bazaar is atmospheric, with twisting alleyways and fresh food and delicious snacks being handed out by wonderful old ladies. (And when I say atmospheric, what I actually mean is that it fulfills stereotypes of what I think a solid Central Asian bazaar should be.) The place is huge, stretching over a couple of kilometers on both sides of a small river. Also very diverse, as Osh is in Kyrgyzstan but sooooo close to both the Tajik and Uzbek borders.
So, here you have it, people/places/things from one of my favorite bazaars in all of Central Asia:
This is of course the Osh Bazaar in Bishkek city. If you’re looking for the Osh Bazaar in the city of Osh, you should chat with my friend Atabek for tours of Osh.
If you’re looking for a tour around Kyrgyzstan, click over to Feel Nomad and let them sort you out.
What is the yellow stuff with the young man in #4 from the bottom?? Also love the flip flop & shoe shots. Tonie & Cindy could go crazy in both those shots. Very nice people pictures.
Some kind of hard candy, though I didnt give it a try. There were shoes GALORE in that bazaar, they would both have a blast as long as they didnt see the sheep skulls!
Hello I’m writing an article about the silk road in Central Asia unfortunately I don’t have the luxury of traveling to these amazing (hopefully one day I will) I love some of the images you have captured and I was wondering if I would be able to possibly use them in my article?
Please get back to me when you get the chance!
Many Thanks!
Ciara