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Örnek

A project by the Ukrainian NGO ALEM dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional Crimean Tatar örnek ornament.

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About this project

  • In 2021, örnek and the knowledge associated with it were inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
  • The ornament is used in embroidery, weaving, ceramics, wood carving, jewelry, and glass painting
  • The project's English-language site tells the history and symbolism of örnek for an international audience

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