Even the name of the tulip – Qyzğaldaq, which blooms in spring and covers the steppe with bright colors, refers to the feminine, or rather – to girls: qyz – girl. It is rightly called a versatile symbol of female beauty, and its images are often found in the decoration of Muslim minarets, mosques and tombstones. This flower has become the emblem of the Ottoman Empire and can be found in the decoration of palaces, in ceramics and generally in the traditional art of Turkey.
In the past, it was believed that tulips on tombstones symbolize fleeting life. Kazakhs never tore off tulips and did not give them to each other. Nevertheless, it is a popular decorative motif of traditional Kazakh embroidery.
