Kazakh craftswomen
have once again entered the Guinness World Records. This time, the needlewomen
from the Pavlodar region created the world’s longest handmade patchwork quilt.
Notably, they presented it at the fifth World Nomad Games. When preparing the
11,200-meter-long patchwork quilt, the craftswomen adhered to the ancient
traditions of Kazakh decorative and applied arts. They used various ornaments,
patterns and colors symbolizing hospitality, abundance, and freedom.
«The creation of such a patchwork quilt is a
meticulous process involving intricate ornamental work. It took us nine months
of hard work to sew it. We created the quilt here, at the Active Longevity
Center, where our craftswomen’s club operates. We gathered regularly,
discussing different ideas that would benefit society,» shared craftswoman
Aiman Syzdykova.
