New Year tree of the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria: antique jugs and ancient ornaments
The New
Year tree of Kabardino-Balkaria is decorated with stylizations of jugs,
ornaments of traditional felt carpets - kiiz, large pieces of decoration made
of wild plants and straw.
Geometric and zoomorphic designs predominate
in the ornamental tradition of the region, but plant patterns are also common.
The main folk crafts and trades are ceramics, artistic processing of metal, wood, stone, and weaving.
The most developed among the Balkars are domestic crafts and trades related to the processing of livestock raw materials.
Wool processing and the manufacture of leather goods (horse harness, armor, shoes).
The exposition is held under the motto "Union of Happy People" and is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the Theatre Union of Russia.
The visit formed part of the delegation's programme in the northern capital and its participation in the XII St. Petersburg International United Cultures Forum.
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