Astana - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
It's not really a shopping post but there are some handicrafts that you can find. Antique shops will carry interesting things like a Lenin bust. Fur is available but it is expensive. There are local artists who blend traditional with modern and fashion is a big thing. It's better as a beauty post - many women got hair, skin, cosmetic services done. - Mar 2025
No. Nothing to buy here really. - Jun 2021
Not especially. - Oct 2017
Kazakhstan is known for felt handicrafts, tooled leather goods and the two stringed musical instrument the dombrya. - Oct 2016
Leather, fur, teapots, ceramics, rugs. - Jun 2014
Nice fur hats and coats. Pottery from Uzbekistan. - Sep 2010
Some carpets, but better shopping in Kyrgyzstan. - Jul 2008
Some craft works and some rugs maybe but there is not much available here in Astana in terms of those things. - Jan 2008
