India, Nov. 5 -- The colours of kitsch present a vibrant contrast in comparison to the landscapes in this country. Uzbekistan, replete with saracenic architecture with ancient blue majolica, makes for an incredible place for souvenir shopping. The art of gift hunting reaches new heights as centuries-old craftsmanship meets a rich Silk Road heritage in a modernising nation. From embroidered suzanis to ikat on fabric, Uzbekistan's handiwork showcases a nation built on cotton fields and silk looms. Gleaming ceramics with jewel-toned glaze, artisanal carving on woods and metals, miniature paintings of the Timurids' fabled battles and gardens and bountiful displays of sun-dried fruits bursting with the flavours of Central Asian orchards are pl...