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Syrmak: Traditional Art of Kazakh Felt Carpets

By Aiman Nakispekova on 5 April 2026

ASTANA – Syrmak, a traditional Kazakh felt rug handcrafted from natural sheep’s wool, ​​has been the centerpiece of nomadic life on the steppe.  The name derives from an ancient Turkic verb meaning “to stitch” or “to sew tightly,” reflecting the rug’s distinctive quilting and stitching technique.  Inside the yurt,...