Konigil Meros Paper Mill
Konigil village, outside Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The Meros paper mill at Konigil offers an excursion into a craft with deep connections to Samarkand. The revived process uses traditional manual techniques, and a visit explains how the paper is made before introducing finished objects. The waterwheel, trees and riverside setting make a welcome contrast to the city’s stone courtyards. Treat it as a craft visit with time to watch and ask questions, rather than simply a souvenir-shopping stop at the end of a rushed tour.