The only one in Kyrgyzstan the Museum of Traditional Kyrgyz headdresses of the «Kiyiz Duyno» Foundation opened I n the Cultural Center «Rukh Ordo» named after Aytmatov in June 1, 2017.
The 11 kinds of «elecek» (female headdress) and 4 kinds of «kalpak» (male headdress) reflect the regional and social characteristics of Kyrgyz people.
You will be able to find out:
-about ancient traditions and rituals associated with headwears,
-оn their sacred significance and practical application,
-how the elechek was wound and the kalpak was made.