Toqi Telpakfurushon

**Toqi Telpakfurushon** is a historic covered bazaar in Bukhara’s old city, traditionally known as the “Dome of the Hat Sellers” for its role in selling headwear and other goods. Built during the 16th–17th centuries, it features a central dome with arches, baked brick construction, and decorative geometric patterns, designed to provide light, airflow, and shelter for merchants. As part of Bukhara’s network of trading domes along the Silk Road, it highlights the city’s commercial heritage and continues to function as a market and tourist attraction, preserving centuries of local trade and culture.

Just some dome building with traditionally trading of hats (if I'm not wrong) occurs here. The dome design is supposed to provide good ventilation. Now it is populated by stalls selling souvenirs.

There was an elaborate fabric animal display on in the courtyard when I visited, and it really added a lot of charm. My advice is to put the map away and wander around through the ancient alleyways getting lost and exploring all the nooks and crannies.

Of course. Here is a shorter version: Telpak Furushon A stunning Silk Road relic. This domed 16th-century marketplace is incredibly atmospheric. While it now houses souvenir shops, the powerful sense of history remains. The architecture is magnificent standing under the vast dome and imagining the ancient fur traders is a highlight of visiting Bukhara. Don't just walk by; step inside and feel the past. A must-see.

As travel experts in Bukhara, we recommend Toqi Telpakfurushon to guests who enjoy historic markets and want to shop in one of the city’s most atmospheric domed bazaars. Built around 1570–1571 under Abdullakhan II, this ‘Dome of the Cap Makers’ stands at a junction where five streets meet, its hexagonal base and 14.5‑meter central sphere‑shaped dome with 12‑sided light drum creating a beautiful play of light and shadow inside. In the past it was famous for fur hats, sheepskin coats, turbans and fine fabrics sold by cap‑makers and cloth merchants; today the cool vaulted space is filled with stalls selling doppi skullcaps, traditional clothing, carpets, ceramics, jewelry, antiques and handicrafts, while some artisans still work directly in their small workshops. We usually suggest guests walk through Toqi Telpakfurushon between Lyabi‑Hauz and Poyi Kalon, looking up at the ribs of the dome, chatting with sellers and, if they want a practical souvenir, choosing a locally made doppi or hat from the bazaar that gave this trading dome its name.

Toqi Telpqakfurushon (Uzbek: Toqi Telpakfurushon) is a historic bazaar dating from 1571. It located in Bukhara and forms part of its historic centre of the old city. is located steps from the Kahlon tower and mosque as well as The Ark fortress. They are numerous merchants of souvenirs, clothing, as well as cafés and restaurants in the immediate area. Very cool place to spend the day.

Small and lovely bazaar in old Bukhara, a must visit if you are in town.

A small bazaar in the heart of the old city of Bukhara, that takes you back millenia ago, on the Silk Road. Even though it costs a bit more than in other places, the prices are really low and you can bargain for everything. And the setting is perfect - the arhitecture and all the vibe.