THE KO'K KO'YLEK: A SYMBOL OF IDENTITY, LOVE, AND HERITAGE IN KARAKALPAK CULTURE

• Nargiza Baltabaeva

  1st grade student, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Karakalpak State University, Nukus, Karakalpakstan nargizabaltabaeva20@gmail.com

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This abstract introduces the ko'k ko'ylek, a traditional Karakalpak dress, highlighting its cultural, historical, and symbolic importance. The piece explores its design, rooted in the natural and nomadic heritage of the Karakalpak people, and the folklore that elevates it to a symbol of love, resilience, and identity. By sharing the story of the ko'k ko'ylek, the abstract emphasizes the need to preserve and celebrate unique cultural traditions in a globalized world.

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