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Aibarshyn Akhmetkali

Aibarshyn Akhmetkali is a contributing writer to AramcoWorld based in Astana, Kazakhstan. Her work mainly focuses on the culture, history and arts of Central Asia.

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Stitches of Identity: Traditional Patchwork Quilting in Kazakhstan
Arts
November 01, 2025
Rising demand for hand-crafted textiles has brought about a reinvention of the kurak craft in Kazakhstan, where the cultural symbolism behind each motif goes deeper.

Aibarshyn Akhmetkali

Articles by this author

Stitches of Identity: Traditional Patchwork Quilting in Kazakhstan