Central Asia

Sukek (bone carving)

Kazakh bone carvers (suyekshi) use traditional technique of bone processing and carving. Samples of bone carving found in Central Kazakhstan are attributed to the...

Bessyk (cradle) and Sandyq (trunk)

The bessyk is a wooden cradle constructed to protect a baby from wind, humidity, and insects. Whenever Kazakhs moved from summer pasture to winter one...

Armory art

Traditional armory art has a special place in Kazakh cultural heritage. Today traditional armory is a status thing, souvenir or interior accessory. The variety...