Kumtepa Bazaar
Qumtepa bozori
A traditional great bazaar on the outskirts of Margilan, crowded on Thursdays and Sundays, full of silk, ikat and handwoven cloth.
One of the most rustic markets in the Fergana Valley, the market day draws villagers from the surrounding area in traditional dress. Trade in adras and atlas fabrics, suzani, knives, dried fruit, naan and livestock is lively, making it an excellent place to photograph local life. It is best to arrive before 9 a.m., as the crowds thin out after noon. It is about 5 km west of Margilan and can be reached by taxi. Keep your belongings secure, and bargaining is the norm.
Opening hours
Thu and Sun mornings (quieter on other days)
Nearby sights
- Yodgorlik Silk Factory
- Said Ahmad Khoja Madrasa
- Khonakhan Mosque
- Al-Farghani Park
- Rishtan Ceramics Workshops
- Akhsikent
- Dahmai Shohon Mausoleum
- Narbutabey Madrasa