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"The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse was given to Boulder by their sister city, Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan. Tajikistan, a small country in Central Asia and former member of the Soviet Republic, sits along the trade routes of the famed Silk Road. The handmade, decorative elements of the teahouse reflect centuries-old Persian design motifs.
Over 40 artisans created the hand carved and hand painted ceiling, the plaster carved walls, carved columns, and external ceramic panels that offer a glimpse into the lavish Persian Empire. After being constructed in Tajikistan, the teahouse was taken apart, crated, and shipped to Boulder where it was reassembled. In Central Asia, teahouses serve as community gathering places where friends meet to socialize over a cup of tea." --from a brochure about the teahouse.
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