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Ancient Kazakh Ornaments and Stranger Things
What if the clothes of the Stranger Things characters carried ancient meaning? I imagine which Kazakh and Central Asian ornaments I would sew into their clothing, as symbols of protection, strength, freedom, voice, and destiny? These patterns are messages and talismans, connecting culture with modern stories. Which character-ornament pairing speaks to you the most? #kazakhornament #strangerthings #centralasianart #artkawaithings #ancientkazakhornaments
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Jan 51 min read


The Soil That Remembers Us
Nomadic Kazakhs expressed their profound attachment to the Motherland through sayings that reveal the depth of their worldview: “ Бөгде елде сұлтан болғанша, ез еліңде ұлтан бол ”- “It is better to be an insole in one’s homeland than a sultan in exile,” and « кіндік қаным тамған жер » “the land sprinkled with the blood of my umbilical cord.” These expressions reflect the belief that the land of one’s birth is an intimate extension of the self, bound to memory, lineage, a
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


I Said Yes Without Knowing How: The Project That Led Me to a London
If someone had told me at the beginning of this year that one of my jewellery pieces would appear at a student fashion show in London, I would have laughed. It felt like something from a completely different world. But here we are, and here is the story of how it actually happened. It all started on an ordinary day, while I was packing orders. Suddenly, a message arrived: a collaboration offer from @nykaisa founder of @ayaisaya. I said yes immediately, even though I had absol
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Dec 8, 20252 min read


Enter Our Customer Photo Contest to Win a Travel Jewellery Box!
I love seeing how you style and wear my jewellery. That's why I'm launching a friendly contest! How to Enter the Contest Entering is simple and fun. Just follow these steps: Take a Photo : Wear any piece you've purchased from my shop artkawai.co.uk or from my Etsy shop here . Post on Instagram : Share your photo on Instagram, either on your grid or in your story. Tag Me : Don’t forget to tag my account (@world_art_kawai) so I can see your entry. Prize Details The winner will
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Nov 20, 20252 min read


Demonological character albasty in Kazakh maternity rituals: functions and attributes. Naumova.Y.N.
Translated via google translate. The article is devoted to the modern ideas of the Kazakhs of Northern Kazakhstan about albasty - a...
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Oct 27, 202310 min read


🍵 Sharing Stories Over Tea: A Kazakh and Central Asian Tradition ☕
Dear Art Kawai community, In Kazakhstan, we have a beautiful tradition of sharing news, whether good or bad, over a cup of tea. It's a...
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Sep 20, 20231 min read


Flash sale from August 4th to August 6th! 🎉 Kazakh and Central Asian Costume Ethnic Jewellery!
Join in the celebration with our exclusive weekend flash sale from August 4th to August 6th! 🎉 Treat yourself or find the perfect gift...
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Aug 4, 20231 min read


New collection of Dainty Charm Rings
"VINTAGE" IS ALWAYS CLASSIC AND NEVER EVER GOES OUT OF STYLE. THIS RING WHICH WAS SAID "GRACEFUL" BY MY FRIEND WILL GO PERFECT WITH ANY...
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Apr 17, 20231 min read


Nauryz is coming!
Nauryz is an extremely important holiday for Kazakhs and people of central Asia, which marks the beginning of a new year. It’s celebrated...
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Mar 15, 20231 min read


I've read the book
Americanah novel which was written in 2013 by the Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This book made an indelible impression on me....
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Feb 16, 20232 min read


Welcome to World of Art Kawai!
Greetings to everyone! We glad to see you here! Art Kawai published own website, which's still under development, but it functions...
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Feb 11, 20231 min read
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