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).
Chelyabinsk has been awarded the title "Cultural Capital 2027".
A presentation of the cities competing for the title "Cultural Capital 2027" was held at the National Centre RUSSIA.
The city of Grozny, holder of the honorary title "Cultural Capital 2025", has passed the baton to Omsk.
