"Leilek Carpets" Exhibition-Sale to be Held at the Historical Museum in Bishkek

From November 16 to November 26, 2026, the "Leilek Carpets" exhibition-sale will be held at the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek. The event will showcase works by craftswomen from the Leilek district of the Batken region.

Supporting Artisans and Preserving Traditions

The exhibition is organized at the initiative of Kamila Talieva, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh (parliament) of the VIII convocation. The project is aimed at supporting regional female artisans, popularizing folk art, and preserving the country's intangible cultural heritage.

Visitors will be able to not only view unique products reflecting the features of national ornaments but also purchase them. All presented carpets are made of natural wool in accordance with centuries-old traditions of Kyrgyz carpet weaving.

Context

The Leilek district is part of the Batken region. The event is held at the National Historical Museum of Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek.