Asian Review of Books | 29 May 2025 | 0h 47m | Listen Later | Podcasts | Spotify
Interview with Chris Aslan about his book Unravelling the Silk Road: Travels and Textiles in Central Asia. Discusses the historical significance of textiles in Central Asia, highlighting not just the well-known Silk Road, but also the Wool Road, crucial for nomadic survival, and the modern-day Cotton Road, a complex story of exploitation and environmental impact. Shares personal anecdotes from over a decade in the region, emphasising the hospitality of the people while also touching on the area’s history of external influence, internal tensions, and pressing contemporary issues like water scarcity and the impact of globalisation.