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  "path": "/2026/04/syrmak-traditional-art-of-kazakh-felt-carpets/",
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  "textContent": "The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world.\n\nASTANA – Syrmak, a traditional Kazakh felt rug handcrafted from natural sheep’s wool, ​​has been the centerpiece of nomadic life on the steppe. The name derives from an ancient Turkic verb meaning “to stitch” or “to sew tightly,” reflecting the rug’s distinctive quilting and stitching technique. Inside the yurt, it was insulated against winter frost…\n\nThe post Syrmak: Traditional Art of Kazakh Felt Carpets appeared first on The Astana Times.",
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