Karakalpakstan
fisheries of the Aral Sea but now only by farming of cotton, rice, melons and
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- CULTURE OF KARAKALPAKSTAN • Despite the extremely low standard of living, the Karakalpak people have preserved their rich customs and traditions
fisheries
of the Aral Sea but now only by farming of cotton, rice, melons and hydroelectric power. Fishing has disappeared almost completely due to the large scale disappearance of the Aral sea and the increased salinity of the water. Tourism is slowly developing in Karakalpakstan but it is not yet enough to cover for the business lost and therefore unemployment is an issue in the region. CULTURE OF KARAKALPAKSTAN • Despite the extremely low standard of living, the Karakalpak people have preserved their rich customs and traditions . The achievements of local craftsmen in wood carving, leather embossing, weaving and embroidery are widely known. In addition, Karakalpakstan is considered an open-air archaeological reserve due to the more than 300 archaeological sites such as Kalas (fortresses) preserved from the Khorezm civilization. • Despite the centuries-old ties with the nomadic associations, the Karakalpaks maintained a peculiar type of farming, combining farming based on irrigation with sheep-herding and fishing. The Karakalpaks grew wheat, rice, millet, sorghum, sesame, cotton and sowed alfalfa but today it is hard to continue farming due to the increased salinity of the soil from the Aral sea. The national identity of Karakalpaks is well defined in their rich folklore, gorgeous dances, original music and ceremonies that still play an important role in people's lives and especially in the traditional handicrafts. The handicrafts often have simple ornaments and forms of old workpieces which demonstrate their connection to the arts of ancient and medieval nomads in Central Asia. Traditional Karakalpak handicrafts were developed mainly as essential household items for the yurt dwellings. Hence, they were made from functional materials: wool, skin, bones, wood and cotton. At the beginning of the 20th century, women still made ornamental floor mats, multicolored feltings for yurt decoration, woven rugs, patterned carpets, as well as patchwork and most adult women maintained the art of embroidery. Men plied more complex trades, making yurts and musical instruments but engaging also in wood carving, jewelry making, leather processing and other trades. |
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