Applications close 5th May 2026

31st August – 6th September 2026 
Bishkek & Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan

The selection process is conducted in three stages:

1. Stage I – applications accepted until May 5, 2026

2. Stage II – technical selection until May 7, 2026 (verification of application compliance with established requirements)

3. Stage III – expert evaluation and final selection (in-person evaluation of products and determination of the winners – participants of the International Competition) from May 10-18, 2026.

The main areas of the National Selection are:

1. Textiles and felt

2. Jewelry and artistic metalwork

3. Leather crafts

4. Wood carving

5. Ceramics

6. Modern interpretation of traditional crafts

7. Souvenirs and representative products

All expenses for selected winners are fully covered by the organizer.

The application must include: 

1. A completed application form (Appendix 1)

2. A copy of an identity document

3. Participant's portfolio

4. A description of the product or collection

5. Photographs of the product

Read through all the application terms and conditions here.

Send application and passport copy to ethnocraft@worldnomadgames.org