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Figure of a camel
Turkmens are proud of their handmade wool and naturally dyed carpets. Every Turkmen household has at least one handmade carpet. Secrets of the dye and specific designs are kept in the families of carpet makers and passed from generation to generation. In the past, Turkmen carpets are known as Persian or Turkoman carpets, and only recently have they been reclaiming their proper identity in the world market. Turkmens regard their carpets to be like paintings and often hang them on the walls.
Handcrafts are very popular in Turkmen households. The above is a cover for a chainik to keep it warm.
Decoration for a chair or sofa.
An oil painting by a local artist.
A handmade wall decoration given as present to a Peace Corps volunteer.
A handmade wall decoration.
A wool bag, handmade in the traditional style.
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