"Today, it's Kazakhstan 's largest city and the second biggest in all of Central Asia, with a population of 2 million people exceeded only by 2.6 million people in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. At the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, Almaty is a vibrant center of commerce and culture, known for how it blends Soviet-era architecture with trendy neighborhoods, glitzy boutiques, and celebrations of time-honored crafts on street corners beside fashionable cafés and dining establishments."
"Plus, with the inaugural Kazakhstan International Textile Machinery Exhibition coming up in April 2026, the Kazakh city is rising to be one of Asia's top destinations for ingenious craft and design-all the more reason to go shopping in the city before hitting the country's boundless and majestic natural landscapes. Here, we round up the addresses to know, whether you're in the market for eye-catching garments inspired by traditional folk costumes, quirky ceramics, or kitchen utensils handcrafted from felled local karagach elms."
Almaty is Kazakhstan's largest city and a major Central Asian hub located at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. The city combines Soviet-era architecture with trendy neighborhoods, glitzy boutiques, and public celebrations of traditional crafts. An upcoming Kazakhstan International Textile Machinery Exhibition in April 2026 is elevating Almaty's profile as a craft and design destination. The city offers diverse shopping opportunities from garments inspired by folk costumes to quirky ceramics and kitchen utensils crafted from local karagach elms. Korkem Experience in the Golden Quarter presents seasonally reinvented displays and themed collections of clothes, jewelry, homeware, and perfumes.
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