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Season 1 – Handmade on the Silk Road

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An exploration of traditional crafts practiced along the ancient Silk Road trade route.
Handmade on the Silk Road — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 4, 2016 The Weaver The Uyghur community in north-west China have been making atlas silk for thousands of years. Details Episode 2 Aired May 11, 2016 The Wood Carver Shavkat Jumanijozov has been carving wood for more than 30 years. He makes doors, chests and impressive columns in his workshop in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Details Episode 3 Aired May 18, 2016 The Potter The desert city of Meybod in southern Iran is famous for ceramics and Abdol Reza Aghaei's family have been potters there for generations. They sometimes struggle to make a living, but share a dedication to keeping their traditions alive. Details

Season Info

Director
Jon Morrice
Executive Producer
Richard Bright
Network
BBC
Genre
Documentary, Special Interest, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
May 4, 2016