Traditional crafts, especially textiles, make wonderful souvenirs. Uzbek silk is a marvel -- it's bright, often with streaks of gold, ruby red and emerald green. carpets and rugs being sold in most bazaars, in addition to beautiful suzanis. Also shop for ceramic pottery, national costumes, evil-eye charms, Astrakhan furs, wall plaques and tiles, wood and metal sculpture, gold embroidery work and other handicrafts.