Renowned artisans will arrive from South Korea, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Türkiye.
Visitors will once again have the chance to admire Korean calligraphy and discover the traditional Korean decorative technique known as najeonchilgi, in which thin pieces of mother-of-pearl are inlaid onto wooden objects and then lacquered. The word najeon means mother-of-pearl, while chilgi refers to lacquered objects. This technique has been an integral part of Korean culture for centuries.
From Türkiye, embroiderers who use silver and gold threads will be present. Ethnographers and costume makers from Kyrgyzstan will demonstrate the creation and wrapping of the traditional Kyrgyz headwear called the elechek, which is also included on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Visitors to the Festival of Folk Arts will also have the opportunity to admire the beautiful jewelry of Kazakhstan.