Ahmet Khodzhaev, a teacher at the Children’s School of Arts in the Darganata etrap, is developing the “string art” technique in Turkmenistan — creating artistic images using colored threads and nails on a wooden base. This was reported by the publication “Turkmenistan: The Golden Age”.

A graduate of the Lebap velayat specialized School of Arts, he began working in 2010. Over time, the educator became interested in the possibility of conveying images not with paint, but with threads, drawing on traditions of national decorative art.

At first, he experimented with black-and-white compositions. His first work was a portrait of Magtymguly Fragi, created in the year dedicated to the poet. The project received an award at a regional competition and became a starting point for further work.

Later, the artist moved on to colored threads. His palette mainly includes red, green, and blue, which he combines to create new shades. Among his notable works is an image of an Akhal-Teke horse, presented at a themed competition and exhibition in Ashgabat. The work attracted visitors’ interest.

Khodzhaev continues to develop the direction, planning to create portraits, natural landscapes, and architectural sites of Turkmenistan. In parallel, he teaches students the new technique.

According to the school director Ovezmyrat Berdyev, the teacher’s works and those of his students win prizes at competitions of various levels, including international online platforms.

The “string art” technique, which originated in Europe in the 17th century, is now being developed in the country thanks to Khodzhaev’s initiative.