Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is defined by its carpet weaving, Akhal-Teke horses and steppe craft heritage.

Textile & dress Nature & herbalism Music & dance Food & cooking Crafts

Knowledge in this place

Turkmen carpet weaving

Turkmen carpet weaving

Densely knotted wool rugs with tribal gul medallions, a national emblem.

Textile & dress

Akhal-Teke horsemanship

Akhal-Teke horsemanship

Breeding and training of the slender, metallic-coated Akhal-Teke horse.

Nature & herbalism

Kushtdepdi singing and dance

Kushtdepdi singing and dance

Improvised sung poetry paired with flowing hand and body movements at festive events.

Dograma cuisine

Dograma cuisine

Festive dish of crumbled bread, boiled meat and onion served in broth.

Silk embroidery

Silk embroidery

Fine collar and dress embroidery using bright silk threads on national costume.