Central Asia is a land of history-making transformations and complex cultural heritage. It has experienced numerous rulers, empires and borders, most recently under Soviet rule. Yet, despite dramatic changes, the people of Central Asia — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — have preserved and continue to cherish their ancient cultural roots and craft traditions, even when doing so has been perilous. In the post-Soviet era, the world has witnessed their cultures flourish with the revival of traditional crafts and the emergence of modern interpretations of regional identity.
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