Food & Cooking
Silk Paper Making at Konigil
See how Samarkand paper is made from mulberry bark by hand — a craft revived in the village of Konigil.
- DurationAbout 2 hours
- Group sizeUp to 10 people
- LanguagesEnglish, Russian
- AvailabilityOn request
Price on request
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About this experience
Samarkand was once famous across the Islamic world for its paper, made from the bark of mulberry trees. The craft almost disappeared and has been revived in the village of Konigil, just outside the city, where paper is still made by hand using water-powered mills.
You'll see each stage of the process — stripping and boiling the bark, pounding the fibres, forming and polishing the sheets — and have the chance to try a step yourself. It's an easy half-day to combine with a drive out of the city.
What you'll experience
- Watch mulberry-bark paper being made by hand
- See the water-powered mill at work
- Try a step of the process yourself
What you'll do
- Drive to Konigil village
- Walk through the paper-making process
- Hands-on time and a visit to the workshop
The details
- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Group size
- Up to 10 people
- Languages
- English, Russian
- Location
- Konigil village, near Samarkand
- Meeting point
- Confirmed with your request.
- Availability
- On request
- Experience type
- Workshop
- Price
- On request — quoted for your date and group
What's included
- Workshop visit and demonstration
Not included
- Transport to Konigil (can be added)
- Purchases
Your host
A local craft workshop in Samarkand
We work with local hosts in Samarkand. Your host's name, the exact meeting point and the final details are shared with you when we confirm your request.
How it works
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Getting to this experience
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Questions
Do I pay when I send a request?
No. A request is free and without obligation. We check availability with the local host, then send you the plan and the final price. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
How is my experience confirmed?
After you send a request we contact the host for your date and group size, then reply by your preferred contact method with the details, meeting point and price.
What does "Price on request" mean?
Some experiences depend on the season, the group size or the host's schedule. We quote them for your exact date and group — there's no obligation to book.
Can you add transport to an experience?
Yes. Tick "Add a private transfer" in the request form, or book a transfer separately. Transportation is what we do every day, so pickups from your hotel or between cities are easy to combine.
Can I request something that isn't listed?
Yes. Tell us where you're going and what you're interested in, and we'll look for a local host who can offer it.
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