Ornamentation

Decorating surface with ornament

Earring

Earring – a piece of jewelry worn by women as a decorative ornament on the ear. This item is handmade

Necklace – a neck ornament composed of several coin elements connected by a hinged chain. It belongs to the traditional

This wooden bowl (piala) belonged to the family of composer Erkegali Rakhmadiyev. Crafted from wood, it is decorated in the

This wooden ladle belonged to the family of composer Erkegali Rakhmadiyev. Crafted from wood, it is decorated in the traditional

This wooden bowl belonged to the family of composer Erkegali Rakhmadiyev. Crafted from wood, it is decorated in the traditional

This cup with its accompanying plate was presented to composer Erkegali Rakhmadiyev as a gift. Made of wood, the set

Fastener — a traditional Kazakh decorative and fastening accessory used with women’s traditional clothing. The fastener was used to join

Date: 19th century Wooden vessel for storing honey. The surface is decorated with ornament; the paint is partly worn. A

A vintage silver “Kubachi” cup holder belonging to composer Mukan Tulebayev. The item was handcrafted by masters of the renowned

A dombra belonging to Yerlan Aryn, son of academician Mukhtar Aryn. The dombra is a traditional Kazakh two-string plucked musical