Turkmenistan is a country famous for beautiful handicrafts, including jewelry. Turkmen jewelry is often decorated with beads, silver and gold. Geometric motifs and stylized flowers are characteristic of Turkmen jewelry. Many craftsmen from Turkmenistan specialize in the production of head ornaments,
such as tiaras and headbands. Ethnic minorities in Turkmenistan include: Uzbeks, Russians, Kazakhs and Tatars. However, the largest ethnic group in the country are the Turkmens themselves, who constitute over 80% of the population. Traditional Turkmen culture is very diverse, and crafts, including jewelry production, have an important place in it.
In Turkmen culture, jewelry also plays a symbolic role, carrying information about the social status, age and origin of the owner. They are known for the production of silk, wool and Cashmere wool products, as well as for the handicraft production of jewelry such as silver and gold-plated earrings, bracelets and necklaces decorated with turquoises,
beads, as well as glass beads. They also produce carpets, ceramics, textiles and other handicrafts that are an important part of their culture and heritage.