Abstract

Research relevance in this article is providing information about the traditional Kyrgyz carpet weaving process and semantics of related customs. Carpet weaving is the most popular form of Kyrgyz traditional handicraft. This craft is mainly seen as a women’s activity. The process of carpet weaving is a combination of involved activities. The history of people’s ethnic culture is deeply connecting with the way of life and the type of economy of certain people. Handicrafts are satisfying aesthetic needs and have a great practical value, as well as reflecting ethnic relations between people. One of the main material value categories in the Kyrgyz people custom is woven carpets and rugs. Recently, carpets and rugs have not lost their practical significance, and in some traditions of Kyrgyz life, carpets and rugs are the main attributes. Therefore, we can say that Kyrgyz carpet weaving is endemic. The main focus in this article was made on semantics of carpet weaving traditional custom in the Kyrgyz culture.

Highlights

  • The research object in this work is the carpet weaving process of Southern Kyrgyz people

  • The main focus in this article was made on semantics of carpet weaving traditional custom in the Kyrgyz culture

  • Traditional crafts including carpet weaving considered as integral part in cultural heritage of any nation reflecting the culture and tradition of a particular region (Yang et al, 2018)

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Introduction

The research object in this work is the carpet weaving process of Southern Kyrgyz people. Research subject is carpet weaving sources, preparations, and traditions in the carpet weaving process. The main focus was made on semantics of carpet weaving traditional custom in the Kyrgyz culture. The focus made on the following tasks: Revealing the semantic meaning of carpets and carpet products in the Kyrgyz customs and traditions; Revealing the semantics of customs and traditions associated with the process of carpet weaving. Research reason is to explore material culture, traditions including carpet weaving tendencies, ethno genetic and historical aspects of Kyrgyzs. The roles of carpets in wedding, in circumcision and other occasions were explained

Research Design and Methods
Carpet Weaving Process
Role of Carpet in Wedding
Role of Carpet in Circumcision
Carpets in Funeral
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