Today, the State Museum of the State Cultural Center hosted a ceremony of donating to the museum an original product of national decorative and applied art - a kurte (wedding cape) embroidered by the mother of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Ogulabat eje, and a conference dedicated to this event “Art that has absorbed the warmth of hearts”, reports State News Agency of Turkmenistan.
The celebration, organized by the Mejlis of Milli Gengesh together with the Central Council of the Women's Union, was attended by members of the Government, representatives of public organizations, the media, faculty of higher educational institutions, scientists, writers, cultural workers and masters of art, as well as embroiderers, jewelers and student youth.
The kurte, embroidered by Ogulabat eje back in 1971, is decorated with colorful patterns, and its edges are framed by camel wool alaja.On the right side of the collar, the inscription “1971” is visible, which was embroidered in the “kojeme” method.
Ogulabat eje sewed this kurte for her sister-in-law more than half a century ago in 20 days.
In addition, socks were donated to the museum, which were knitted by Ogulabat eje and decorated with original patterns.
As is known from history, the art of embroidering patterns is one of the most ancient crafts, which is an integral part of national costumes. The secrets, subtleties and experience of artistic embroidery were passed on from mothers to daughters, from older sisters to younger sisters and sister-in-law.
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in his book “Adoration of the Mother - Adoration of the Holy” with great love described how his mother, together with her daughters, embroidered patterns and knitted socks.
Turkmen craftswomen skillfully finish their handicrafts, among which the wedding cape - kurte stands out with bright patterns and ornaments, representing a kind of story about the beauty and value of life embroidered with threads.
The museum staff who spoke at the celebration assured that they would make every effort to convey to the museum visitors’ evidence of the ancient history and rich culture of the Turkmen people, to instill in young people a love for national decorative and applied arts, folk crafts.
During the celebration, performances by art masters took place. Famous pop singers, bahshi, music and dance groups presented creative performances. Songs glorifying national traditions and customs were performed.