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  "textContent": "The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world.\n\nASTANA — Damir Torebai, a 28-year-old jeweler from Aktau, a city in western Kazakhstan on the Caspian Sea, is reinterpreting traditional Kazakh jewelry through contemporary design, blending heritage techniques with modern wearability. Torebai adapts national ornaments for daily use and preserves their authenticity. His path into jewelry began with an early interest in art. He…\n\nThe post How Kazakh Jeweler Modernizes Traditional Designs appeared first on The Astana Times.",
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