As reported by Turmush correspondent, Jamalcan considers herself a fortune-teller with a unique gift for seeing the future.
She was born on March 29, 1959, in the village of Orto-Aryk, located in the rural district of Kurama in the Panfilov district. She has three daughters and serves as a deputy in the rural council. For many years, Jamalcan has been engaged in handicrafts and traditional Kyrgyz sewing, known as "uzchuluk." "My native village is Orto-Aryk. I engage in handicrafts and sewing inspired by the forces of nature and the Universe. My sisters Anarkan and Chachikey are also masters. While raising my daughters Kiyal, Asel, and Meerim, I pass on the traditions of our craft. We often prepare dowries for girls. The art of 'uzchuluk' is a women's work with soft materials, showcasing elegance and skill. I engage in embroidery, sewing, weaving, knitting, and other types of handicrafts, paying special attention to the quality and beauty of the products," shares the artisan.
She offers her products, such as bed linens, to clients at an affordable price on credit, allowing them to pay later when they have the means. Jamalcan is confident that her handicrafts contain a special power and cites an example when one customer bought bed linens for her unmarried daughter in hopes of good fortune. Just a week later, suitors came to them, which she considers a true miracle. "I live honestly and with a pure heart, and I find it important to share my knowledge. Every Kyrgyz girl should master the art of handicrafts, as this is a legacy from our great Umai Ene," she adds, while at the foot of the mountains in the village of Orto-Aryk, near the memorial complex "Kurama-Ordo."
Here stands a yurt, the frame of which — "uuk-kerege" — was used two hundred years ago. The felt for the yurt was brought by her sisters from Tokmok and Osh. Following the principle of "Üzülgönдү ulangan, chachylandy zhiylangan," they embroidered patterns for a month at night until calluses formed on their hands. "The very Kanikei Ene came to me in a dream and revealed the secret of setting up the yurt," Jamalcan recounts.
According to her, she received a message in a dream: "The Creator has a stone with the names of ancestors, and our people have their own customs and traditions." She explains that there is a spiritual pillar in the yurt that supports the people in difficult times. This power must be preserved, and before Nooruz, it is displayed for public viewing. "This is a spiritual wealth filled with the life path of Manas and the spirit of Kanikei Ene," adds the artisan.
Her story was continued by her sister Anarkan Berdalieva, who also shared a story about the yurt. In their conversation, they discussed nourishment for the body and soul, the influence of spiritual forces, and sacred places in the village of Orto-Aryk, including the mausoleum complex "Kurama Ata." This was discussed by Jamalcan, her sisters, and public figure Bekbubu Asankulova.
"The 'Kurama Ata' complex was built in 1997 in the village of Orto-Aryk, near the Bishkek—Chaldovar highway and located at the foot of the mountains. Kurama Ata, who lived from 1820 to 1912, was a figure who contributed to the unity of the people. The history of this place goes back to ancient times, as it was part of the Great Silk Road. Kurama Ata had a wooden seal, and only those who received it could enter this sacred place," they explained.
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