Culture

Kazakh Artist Transforms Ancient Embroidery into Modern Hair Art

By Aiman Nakispekova on 21 December 2025

ASTANA – Kazakh ornament has always been more than decoration. For centuries, the swirling motifs etched into leather, stitched onto felt, or woven into textiles carried the stories, beliefs, and identity of a nomadic people. Among the traditional crafts, keste, a type of ornamental embroidery, holds a special place...