A regular courtyard in Shymkent was transformed into a work of art featuring images of old Kazakh carpets on grey fences. This was the brainchild of renowned collector Dana Bektaeva, who possesses the world's largest collection of Kazakh national carpets, media reports.
Dana even allowed some of her rarest carpets to be redrawn. The central location of the display in Shymkent has become a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to take photos and admire the intricate patterns.
Residents of Shymkent, like Kamshat Daurbayeva, are delighted with the transformation of the previously unsightly fence. "It used to be an abandoned, unsightly fence, but now it looks beautiful and well-maintained. All residents love it," Kamshat says.
The collector is passionate about handmade carpets and has been since childhood. Her collection has grown to over a thousand carpets, some dating back to the 19th century.
Each carpet holds a unique story for Dana, who views them as a national code of Kazakhs and ancient knowledge passed down through the language of signs and symbols used by our ancestors.
She believes Kazakh carpets are one of the oldest folk crafts and should be popularized.
Dana has even proposed creating a museum of carpet art in Kazakhstan to preserve ancient crafts and attract tourists. She is willing to share her collection to make this a reality. Additionally, she has also started collecting rare chests. The explosion of color, shapes, and special meaning found in the patterns of Kazakh carpets is a beautiful and meaningful representation of Kazakhstan's rich cultural heritage.
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