The “Women Artisans of Central Asia: A Lookbook Journey,” a new publication launched by USAID features the exceptional work of 50 women artisans from Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, each piece a testament to their vibrant cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship. The Lookbook offers a gateway to amazing variety of hand-woven carpets, intricate wood carvings, gleaming metalwork, […]
Exhibition of folk crafts of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat: beauty, elegance and environmental friendliness
Ravilya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova On Saturday, 30 September 2023, an exhibition of crafts and a demonstration day of the Business Incubator “Lebap Handmade Exports” was held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat. Dozens of craftsmen and craftswomen presented their products, including elegant jewelry, doll compositions on national Turkmen themes, bags, […]