The prestigious MUSE gallery , located in the Sablon cultural center of Brussels, hosted the grand opening of the Turkmen exhibition as part of the Civilizations Winter Edition. This cultural event, which has become a unique event in the cultural life of Brussels, is organized with the support of the European Central Asian Creative Alliance , founded by Elena […]
Jennet Garlyeva: The revival of traditional craft in the modern world
Jennet Garlyeva, an entrepreneur from Ashgabat, has successfully transformed her family’s tradition of camel wool weaving into a thriving business. Inspired by her mother, Shasenem, Jennet utilizes traditional weaving techniques on modernized antique wooden looms, similar to those used centuries ago in Turkmen yurts. Jennet uses traditional weaving techniques, working on modernized antique wooden looms […]
Design Plus is a launch pad for creative entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova The NGO Design Plus is a unique organization in Turkmenistan. It is an association of highly talented arts and crafts people. Ms. Tajigul Gurbanova is at the core of Design Plus. She is a famous and accomplished artist, art historian and critic, and organizer of exhibitions. She is a member […]
The Colours and Designs of Turkmen
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova It is both the land and the people. — Strong, geometric designs and vibrant colours have adorned the creative craft for about 6000 years in the land that is today’s Turkmenistan. The people inhabiting this land changed but the basic designs and colours we find in so many things kept […]
A Celebration of Spring and Culture: Turkmenistan at the Novruz Exhibition in Bucharest
A joint initiative by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania and embassies from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, and Türkiye, along with Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, brought vibrant festivities to Bucharest on 22 March 2024, Embassy of Turkmenistan to Romania reports. This festive exhibition marked the International Day of Novruz, a celebration of spring, nature’s awakening, […]
Embassy of Turkmenistan to Belgium Ignites Cultural Inspiration in Eindhoven
The Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium partnered with fashion house “Mengli Secrets World Fashion” to showcase the rich cultural heritage of Turkmenistan at an international cultural exhibition dedicated to World Women’s Day. The exhibition, held in Eindhoven, Netherlands, brought together national pavilions from around the world. Turkmenistan’s pavilion stood out, adorned with exquisite jewelry, musical […]
Astrakhan State University celebrates the 300th anniversary of Magymguly Fragi
Astrakhan State University (ASU) named after V. N. Tatishchev celebrated the 300th anniversary of the great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi through a virtual event. Held as part of the “Friendship Teleconference” project, the event brought together students from various institutions. Participants included students from the Magtymguly Fragi Secondary School in Astrakhan’s Privolzhskiy district, […]
Turkmen Scientists Discover New Handwritten Sources about Magtymguly in Hungary
Turkmen researchers visited Budapest in search of handwritten sources that can enrich the knowledge about the life and work of Magtymguly, the great poet and thinker of the East. The portal “Turkmenistan: The Golden Age” has reported on the results of the research trip. Scientific Secretary of the Magtymguly Institute of Language, Literature and […]
Here are some pictures to give a quick intro to Turkmen Culture
Elvira Kadyrova and Raviliya Kadyrova Of course, like any other culture, the Turkmen culture cannot be summed up in a few random pictures. The idea is rather improbable. However, the pictures we are presenting here are a good starting point to the long and enriching journey to get acquainted with the culture of the Turkmen […]
World records, rare dragons and secret patterns: what can the Turkmen carpets boast
Oleg Pavlenko The National Museum of the Turkmen Carpet in Ashgabat told about the most unusual exhibits, their history and even secrets Double-sided carpet © Oleg Pavlenko/ TASS The art of carpet weaving is a matter of special pride for Turkmenistan. In the country, this craft has the status of a national treasure. For centuries, […]
‘New Day, New Life’ Expo in Bucharest featured Cultural heritage and Economic progress of Turkmenistan
On March 20, 2023, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania, together with the Embassies of India and Iran in Bucharest, with the assistance of the ARCUB Cultural Center, organized an annual exhibition-fair dedicated to the celebration of International Novruz Day under the motto “New Day, New Life”. Each country organized a national stand within the […]
Traditional Turkmen Yurt delights visitors at International Festival in Constanta
On 1-4 September 2023, the Turquoise Venus Beach in the city of Constanta hosted the annual international Turkish-Tatar festival “Kara Ulis Kurultai” was held on, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania reports. As part of the festive program, an exhibition-fair was held, as well as creative and craft workshops of 40 participating countries were presented. […]