Taberik Group — Zhanygul Omurkanova

A 6-artisan felt-making group in Zhenish village, Jeti-Oguz district. Specialises in shyrdaks, embroidered panels and hands-on master classes.

The Taberik group, founded by Zhanygul Omurkanova in the village of Zhenish (Jeti-Oguz district, Issyk-Kul region), brings together six village artisans who specialise in traditional Kyrgyz felt work. Their workshop produces shyrdaks (the iconic stitched-felt rug of Central Asia), decorative wall panels, cushions and floor coverings — all using locally-shorn sheep wool. Beyond production, Taberik is one of EcoNomad’s preferred partners for hands-on master-class experiences, where travelers spend half a day learning to roll wool, lay out patterns and stitch their own small piece. The group works with Ethno Mir Point and the Dairy marketing centre for international exports.

The Taberik group, founded by Zhanygul Omurkanova in the village of Zhenish (Jeti-Oguz district, Issyk-Kul region), brings together six village artisans who specialise in traditional Kyrgyz felt work. Their workshop produces shyrdaks (the iconic stitched-felt rug of Central Asia), decorative wall panels, cushions and floor coverings — all using locally-shorn sheep wool. Beyond production, Taberik is one of EcoNomad’s preferred partners for hands-on master-class experiences, where travelers spend half a day learning to roll wool, lay out patterns and stitch their own small piece. The group works with Ethno Mir Point and the Dairy marketing centre for international exports.