Toqi-Telpak Furushon Trading Dome

Overview

Toqi-Telpak Furushon ('Dome of the Hat-Sellers') was historically where Bukhara's famed fur hats and skull caps were sold. Today it houses carpet dealers and souvenir sellers under its distinctive 16th-century vaulted dome.

Highlights

• Carpet Dealers: Some of the best Bukhara carpets and antique suzani embroideries can be found here.
• Vaulted Architecture: The beautifully proportioned dome with its lantern opening admits shafts of natural light.
• Silk Road Atmosphere: Shopping under a 500-year-old trade dome feels like stepping back in time.

History

Built in the 16th century as part of the commercial infrastructure serving Bukhara's Silk Road trade. The hat trade was significant — Bukhara's distinctive fur-lined hats (telpak) were prized across Central Asia. The dome was restored and reopened to commerce in the 1990s.

Visitor Tips

• Tip 1: If buying a carpet, ask for a certificate of origin for customs purposes.
• Tip 2: Closest to Lyabi-Hauz — start or end your trading dome walk here.
• Duration: 15–20 minutes.