As autumn arrives in Uzbekistan, one ethnic Kazakh family in the Zarafshan region is preparing to leave their summer home -- a richly decorated yurt set up next to their house. The breezy mobile shelter is a common choice to help residents escape the heat of summer. It's also a way for families to preserve the traditions of past generations who once carried their yurts with them to summer pastures. RFE/RL photographer Umida Akhmedova visited the village of Rahat earlier this year as a Kazakh family gathered to help set up their seasonal residence.
Inside An Ornate Kazakh Yurt In Uzbekistan
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Dulat and Farid lay down a handmade carpet made by women living in the village of Rahat.
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The items displayed inside the yurt, collected by Astara over many years, include gifts to her family and crafts made by her daughters and other relatives.
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Farida places a blanket on the floor.
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