Traditional Clothing

Kupi is one of the oldest forms of clothing in Kazakhstan. It is a kind of thermally lined outerwear, made of naturally felted wool of sheep of camels. Kupi was sewn with the backing and covered with camel wool or paper tissue.
Kupi as a…

Koilek is a kind of shirt-dress that has a tunic-like cut. It also means a kind of underwear shit that men wear. The koilek for women is made of silk, satin, velvet and brocade. Young women like red and gay-coloured fabric while older women prefer…

Shapan is an ancient and basic form of traditional clothing of the Kazakh which can be worn by both men and women. The bathrobes were made from suede, as well as from imported silk, woollen and cotton fabrics. The bathrobes were often called caftans…

Kamzol is a kind of tight fit short swing garment that men wear over the shirts. It is made of thick cotton fabrics, woolen fabrics, cotton velvet, velvet, silk and often has long or short sleeves. It is a kind of home clothes that men will not wear…

Saukele is the most beautiful and lavish element of a bride's costume in Kazakhstan. 'Sau' means 'beautiful and sunny', and 'kele' means 'head' in the Kazakh language. The traditional wedding headwear is well decorated. it is always passed down from…