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Household items

Washing board

A washboard is a household item used for washing clothes by hand. It is made of a wooden frame with

Tea bag

The tea bag is designed to protect tea leaves from moisture and dust while preserving their aroma for a long

Syrmak

Syrmak is a decorative felt floor covering made by cutting patterns from coloured felt and appliquéing them onto a felt

Adalbakan

A wooden clothes hanger. The vertically mounted wooden base has a wide lower plank and is equipped with iron hooks

Bесik

Bесik – the traditional wooden cradle of the Kazakh people, intended for infants. It was used during the first months

Wooden chest

Wooden chest A wooden item designed for storing clothing and other belongings. The surface is carved with plant motifs, with

Shanyrak

Shanyrak – the upper dome-shaped part of the yurt, an architectural element into which the ends of the roof poles

Kerege

Kerege – the initial and fundamental part of the unified structural system of the yurt. Usually, the kerege consists of

Kerosene lamp – Bat

A kerosene lamp is a lighting device that uses kerosene to produce light. The structure of the kerosene lamp is

Kerosene lamp.

This lighting device mainly operates on kerosene oil. It consists of a glass body and a wick. The glass is

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