Ancient traditions, diverse craft techniques and contemporary forms of artistic expression – this year, visitors to the Festival of Folk Arts will also have the opportunity to discover the rich craft culture of Kazakhstan.

With the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, four outstanding artisans from the “Urshyk” Republican Association of Craftsmen will take part in the Festival of Folk Arts, presenting the diversity, traditions and living heritage of Kazakh folk crafts.

The revival of traditional crafts, the education of young artisans, and the passing down of ancient knowledge from one generation to the next play a vital role in preserving Kazakhstan’s rich cultural heritage. At Buda Castle, we now have the opportunity to experience and celebrate this unique heritage together.

 

Bibigul Kardenova – feltmaker and President of the “Urshyk” Republican Association of Craftsmen

A dedicated guardian and promoter of the ancient Kazakh tradition of feltmaking. Felt is one of the defining materials of nomadic culture, carrying thousands of years of tradition. It was once widely used to make dwellings, clothing, bedding and a wide range of everyday objects.

 

Zaure Kakimova Idrisova – Basket Weaver

Since 2017, she has been working with eco-friendly recycling and the processing of waste materials. She creates flower pots, baskets and other objects from synthetic rattan, combining creativity with a commitment to sustainability in her work.

 

Saltanat Yeleussinova – kézműves mester
Harmincéves szakmai tapasztalattal rendelkezik. Tagja a Nemzetközi Kézművesek Szövetségének és az Eurázsiai Designerek Szövetségének. Sokéves szakmai tudásával a kazah kézműves hagyományok értékeit képviseli nemzetközi környezetben is.