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Born Nomad Power Awards

The national Born Nomad Power Awards contest revives and popularises Kazakh heritage and inspires modern interpretations of the traditional crafts and folk art of Kazakhstan.

Six nominations

The contest gives folk artists, artisans and people from the creative industries a chance to make themselves known, develop the commercial potential of their ideas, promote their products in Kazakhstani and export markets, and receive advice from the jury — experts and insiders of crafts, design, fashion and other creative industries.

01

Tradition

Works inspired by the history, heritage and traditional techniques of the peoples of Kazakhstan.

02

Innovation

Folk applied art in a modern, innovative interpretation.

03

Woman Artisan

The mastery and entrepreneurial talent of women artisans and artists.

04

Young Talent

The mastery and entrepreneurial talent of young artisans.

05

Crafts in 3D

Virtual digital craft objects made in any 3D design software.

06

Creative Collaboration

Craft-inspired ideas in fashion, architecture, design, music, film and other arts.

How to take part

  1. 01

    Choose a nomination

    Read about the six nominations and the contest rules.

  2. 02

    Prepare your works

    Take good photographs of your pieces and briefly tell their story.

  3. 03

    Submit the application

    Send the online form before applications close.

  4. 04

    Jury evaluation

    An independent jury selects winners and runners-up in each nomination.

Applications

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Jury

In 2021 the works were judged by 16 independent international and Kazakhstani experts.

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