Traditional and contemporary art of Kazakhstan

A journey through the country's artistic heritage and craft traditions

Traditional Art of Kazakhstan

Explore the rich diversity of Kazakhstan's artistic traditions

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Kazakh felt printing

Kazakh felt printing

An ancient craft of making items from sheep wool — yurts, carpets, clothing

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Traditional Kazakh carpets and rugs

Traditional Kazakh carpets and rugs

Traditional carpet weaving with distinctive ornaments and symbolism

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Ceramic art

Ceramic art

Decorative embroidery on clothing, interior items and accessories

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Traditional Kazakh leather craft

Traditional Kazakh leather craft

Artistic leatherwork — saddles, bags, footwear, accessories

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Architecture of Kazakhstan (15th – early 20th c.)

Architecture of Kazakhstan (15th – early 20th c.)

Mausoleums, mosques, madrasahs — architectural monuments of Kazakhstan

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Traditional Kazakh jewelry art

Traditional Kazakh jewelry art

Crafting silver and gold jewelry, chasing, engraving

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Artistic woodworking

Artistic woodworking

Wood carving, making furniture and household items

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Art glass

Art glass

Contemporary art of glassmaking and stained glass

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Art of independent Kazakhstan

Discover the dynamic world of contemporary Kazakh art

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Painting

Painting

Contemporary Kazakh painting — from realism to modern movements

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