Intangible cultural heritage of Karakalpak people – the pottery, which they value as a rare profession, has been formed for many centuries. Carpet weaving, wood carving was also developed in Karakalpakstan. Representatives of these crafts lived on a certain territory in such ancient cities as Khojeyli, Turtkul, Shobboz, Chimbay. The streets on which artisans lived were named after these crafts: potters’ street, carpet weavers’ street, painters or wood carvers’ streets. The ancient monuments found as a result of archaeological research in the country indicate that these crafts belong to a long history.

 

Traditions of folk carpet weaving developed as a result of the search for many generations. Carpets, woven mainly by women in rural areas, indicate a simple, but very perfect technique, they have a complex combination of colors, patterns.

 

Yurts are considered to be one of the peculiar national values of Karakalpak people. The yurt has become the hallmark of Karakalpakstan. Because it is not only a roof over the head of nomadic people, but also an important part of their past, history and culture. The manufacture of a yurt for many centuries remained and rose to the level of art. They differ from yurts of other nations by its construction and appearance. At the festival, Fayzullo and Mansur Nazarbayevs, Salomat Kublanbayev will demonstrate the construction of a yurt in front of the participants. Masters brought 12 yurts here. According to them, it takes at least two months to construct one yurt.

 

Altinay Novbetova from Shumanay district represents a family of three generations of artisans. Her rugs made of sheep and camel wool are very popular. A craftswoman intends to demonstrate many types of carpets at the festival.