Domestic objects

Items of everyday household use

wooden clothes rack

A traditional household object used in the interior of a Kazakh yurt. The adalbakan is a wooden standing rack designed […]

This kitchen utensil is one of the traditional household items of the Kazakh people. The item, known as balaulysh, was

This is a traditional Kazakh wooden vessel called a “shara.” The shara was generally used for pouring, storing, and serving

A thimble — a sewing tool in the form of a cap worn on the finger to protect it from

A charcoal iron from the early 20th century. Hot charcoal was placed inside the hollow cast-iron body to provide heat

Astau is a traditional elongated wooden vessel used in Kazakh household life for serving meat, kneading dough, and storing food

A samovar is a traditional device used for boiling water and preparing tea, widely employed in everyday life. The metal

A sewing machine belonging to the mother of composer Mukan Tulebayev. The item was used in domestic life for sewing

A serving plate for meat dishes. The item is made of ceramic and decorated with hand-painted floral ornaments in a

A Soviet-produced bread box designed for storing bakery products. The item is made of plastic and imitates traditional wicker weaving,