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Kazakh Artist Elevates Traditional Motifs Through Cultural Symbols, Silk and Illustrations

By Ayana Birbayeva on 15 February 2026

ALMATY – From classical painting to bestselling postcards, silk scarves and airplane amenity kits, Kazakh artist Indira Badambayeva has built a creative universe where Kazakh identity and fairy tales meet. In an interview with The Astana Times, Badambayeva reflects on discipline, independence, cultural imagery and why she believes artists...