Integration of Traditional Methods and Modern Technologies in the Preservation and Restoration of Wooden Artifacts of Kazakh and Turkic Culture

Mukhanbet A. Magzumov M. Mukan N. Doszhanov B. Taldybayeva A.
2026 De Gruyter Saur

Preservation, Digital Technology and Culture
2026

The integration of traditional knowledge with contemporary technologies becomes not merely a theoretical issue but a practical necessity, particularly with regard to preserving the cultural code of ethnic and regional communities. The study focuses on advancing restoration methodologies for wooden artefacts of Kazakh and Turkic cultural heritage by integrating traditional woodworking practices with contemporary conservation technologies. The research corpus comprises museum objects fabricated from wood, including elements of the yurt, musical instruments, and household items that exemplify the material heritage of the aforementioned cultures. The methodology employed encompasses 3D scanning, computed tomography, and visual expertise for artifact condition diagnostics, alongside laboratory modeling of restoration processes utilizing traditional materials (wax, glue, oils) and modern agents (nanocellulose, acrylic resins, biocidal coatings). The findings indicate that a holistic approach, combining traditional and modern restoration media, yields an average improvement in the mechanical properties of wood by 31 %, enhances resistance to biodegradation by 54 %, and improves the preservation of visual characteristics by 42 %. The formulated methodology is applicable to diverse artifact typologies and allows for the simultaneous consideration of technical parameters and cultural significance.

3D scanning , computed tomography , Kazakh culture , restoration , Turkic culture , wooden artifacts

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Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Department of Decorative Art, Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Design, Temirbek Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Department of Religious and Cultural Studies
Department of Decorative Art

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