In the east and in Central Asia, it is customary to welcome guests. The reason for this, in no small measure, is the Muslim roots of the local traditions. The guest, according to the Turkmen, was sent by Allah himself, and therefore he should be given honor, respect and reception in the highest class. Once in Central Asia, the traveler receives such a huge number of pleasant and exotic impressions that he promises himself to return to these lands more than once. The traditions of Turkmenistan and the culture of this interesting country strengthens each of its guests in the desire to come to the land of deserts and hospitable people again and again.
Acquaintance with the Turkmen
For the residents of Turkmenistan, the word of the elder has the unquestioning authority. Respect for a father or grandfather is in their blood, and no resident of the country will argue with an elder or question his words.
No less respect is the custom of local residents to keep their word. A noble person, according to the Turkmen, will always fulfill his promise, tell the truth, and will not gossip or harm his neighbor. Cowardice, cowardice and talkativeness are not in honor of a real man, and therefore the traditions of Turkmenistan prescribe little to say and do a lot.
Having received an invitation to sit down at the table, it is important not to offend the owner with a refusal. Even a little attention is worth its weight in gold here, and therefore it is worth accepting the proposed bowl of green tea and spending a few minutes on the person who cordially invited you to visit.
Sixty long centuries
This is exactly how many years the traditions of Turkmenistan in carpet weaving have been going on. The first carpets appeared in the Pazyryk culture, the carriers of which lived on the territory of today's Turkmenistan. In those early days, carpets were woven for a variety of purposes. They covered the floor in the yurt, curtained the entrance to the dwellings, and sewed travel bags out of them. Carpets served as a symbol of wealth and power, they were given as a dowry and used as money.
The ancient traditions of Turkmenistan are carefully preserved by modern carpet weaving masters. In 2003, the largest Turkmen carpet in the history of mankind became a Guinness record holder. The country even officially celebrates Carpet Day, which is declared non-working.
