According to information provided by the museum, the exhibition focuses on the transformation of natural materials into works of art. For centuries, textiles have played an important role for the peoples living in the territory of Kyrgyzstan, both in everyday life and in sacred practices—from birth to death. It has shaped spaces, creating comfort, protecting, and separating the inner world from the outer (from carpets to clothing).
Photo by the museum
The organizers of the exhibition explain: "We aim to highlight both the fundamental concepts and contexts that may not be well known to the general public—raw materials, production methods, and the significance of textiles in human life—and to showcase textiles as something more than just a utilitarian item or a craft product. It is knowledge passed down from generation to generation."
