ornaments
Symbolism of the ornaments used in the shyrdaks
The history of the Kyrgyz people goes back over 1,000 years. Their traditions and history, their customs and traditions, their way of thinking and philosophy are reflected in their handicrafts. Shyrdaks are a must-have in the dowries of Kyrgyz daughters; mothers and grandmothers "weave" their good wishes into these wedding gifts.
The ornaments used in the shyrdaks each have a symbolic meaning.
"Salbai" stands for "peace"
"Be faithful"
"Umai" symbolizes mother with child and stands for: "Be happy with children!"
"Dog" means "trust
"Aries" wishes "Be rich, have many cattle!"
"Long life" means this pattern, which represents a source
"Achieve goals as high as the Mountains are"