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Honest materials
We choose silk, velvet, linen and cotton for their natural texture, their comfort and the way they age beautifully. We state openly what every piece is made of.
Bishkek · Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz ethnic clothing in natural fabrics
Velvet chapan coats, silk scarves with Kyrgyz ornament and light linen sets. We draw every print ourselves and sew each piece in our Bishkek atelier, in small batches.
- 100%
- original ornament
- Bishkek
- our own atelier
- 180+
- countries we ship to
Why TURANAI
What never changes for us
Four principles behind every piece TURANAI makes.
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Ornament in our own reading
We draw every pattern ourselves, inspired by Kyrgyz symbols: kochkor muyuz (ram’s horns), the tumar amulet and shyrdak motifs. We do not copy tradition — we carefully carry it on in contemporary design.
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Made in Bishkek
Every piece is sewn in our own atelier in small batches. Limited runs let us give special care to the cut, the fit and the details.
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From Kyrgyzstan to you
We pack every order with care and ship it across Kyrgyzstan and anywhere in the world. In Bishkek, you can try pieces on and pick them up at our shop.
Collections
What we make
Four lines that work just as well in Bishkek as in Berlin: tradition in a modern cut.
Velvet chapans & robes
Long velvet chapan coats in deep colours — emerald, pomegranate, indigo. Wear them over a dress, over jeans or over a linen set.
Silk scarves
Pure silk with our own Kyrgyz ornament. Squares, twillies and stoles — the lightest souvenir you can bring home from Kyrgyzstan.
Sets & wide trousers
Linen and cotton shirts with wide-leg trousers. A relaxed cut that forgives both a long flight and a hot afternoon.
Bags & accessories
Quilted totes, ikat shoppers, turbans and belts. Assembled by hand from dense, hard-wearing fabrics.
Ornament you wear, not ornament kept in a chest
Kyrgyz ornament · drawn by hand
Fabric
Fabric you want to touch
We choose cloth with our hands, not from a catalogue: how the silk falls into a fold, how the velvet catches light, how the linen holds its shape after a wash. That is why TURANAI pieces look more expensive than they are.
- Pure silk — scarves, stoles, linings
- Cotton and viscose velvet — chapans and jackets
- Linen and cotton — shirts, trousers, sets
- Every print drawn by hand by our designer
Lookbook
How it is worn
Collection shoots in Bishkek. Tap a photo to see the detail.
Our story
Turan and the moon
Two words meet in the brand name: Turan, the old name for the steppes and cities of Central Asia, and ai, which means «moon» in Kyrgyz. Together they read like a promise: an old heritage, seen in a soft, contemporary light.
TURANAI began with a single silk scarf, drawn just for the pleasure of it. Today it is a small workshop in central Bishkek where prints are drawn, cloth is cut, garments are sewn and parcels are packed for Europe, Asia and the Americas.
We do not make stage costumes and we do not copy museum pieces. We take Kyrgyz ornament — kochkor muyuz, tumar, the rosettes of shyrdak felt rugs — and put it on clothes you would actually wear on an ordinary Tuesday.
The TURANAI workshop, Bishkek
Visiting Bishkek
Come and see us
We are in the city centre, a few minutes’ walk from Ala-Too Square and Oak Park. Come and try things on — we speak English, Russian and Kyrgyz.
Try on and find your size
We will help you find the right size and combinations. Simple alterations usually take one or two days.
Easy to carry home
Silk and linen weigh almost nothing and do not crease in a suitcase. We pack them flat — cabin-bag friendly.
Payment
Cash, Visa and Mastercard, Elcard and local transfers. We accept som, US dollars and euros.
Rather not carry it? We ship
Choose in the shop and we will send the parcel straight to your home address.
- Address
- 92 Toktogul Street, Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan - Opening hours
- Daily 10:00 – 20:00
- Phone
- +996 553 060 418
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Shipping & payment
We ship worldwide
From Bishkek to anywhere in the world. Ordering takes a couple of WhatsApp messages.
Write to us
On WhatsApp or Instagram: send a photo of the piece you like, plus your height and measurements. We reply within a day.
We confirm and pack
We confirm availability, the final price including shipping, and how to pay. Every order is wrapped as a gift.
We ship and send tracking
We use national post and courier services, and send you a tracking number the same day.
Questions
Frequently asked
What fabrics do you use?
Natural fabrics: silk, cotton and viscose velvet, linen and cotton. Synthetics appear only where nothing else works — in hardware and fastenings, for example.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, we ship worldwide — to Europe, the USA, the UK, the UAE, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Russia and beyond. Send us your address on WhatsApp and we will quote the cost and delivery time.
How do I choose a size if I am not in Bishkek?
Send us your height and your bust, waist and hip measurements and we will recommend a size. Chapans and robes have a relaxed cut and suit a wide range of body shapes.
Can I order made to measure or have a piece altered?
Yes. Because we sew in small batches in our own atelier, we can change the length or fit, or make a piece in a different colour. Tell us what you need and we will confirm the timing.
How do I care for silk and velvet?
Silk scarves: hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, or dry clean; iron on the lowest setting through a cloth. Velvet: dry clean only, store on a hanger and steam it hanging.
Where is your shop?
Bishkek, 92 Toktogul Street — central, a short walk from Ala-Too Square. No appointment needed; we are open daily.
Contact
Get in touch
WhatsApp is fastest: we reply within a day and can send videos of any piece and what is currently in stock.