Active engagement of fingers (fine motor skills) and the brain (language, memory, imagination) gives crucial boost to mental flexibility, functional longevity, and fulfilling existence. An exceptional way to keep the engagement going is to learn and actively practice the traditional folk handicraft and the native (also, mother, heritage, first) language. Here are some ideas and activities.

Tatar Language as Native Language

List of Reasons to Learn Tatar Language , Tatar Words Matching Activity , Inspirational Quotes

Tatar traditional handicraft and Tatar Ornamental Elements

Tatar Embroidery

Vegetative Patterns for Tatar Embroidery(by Fuat Valeev),Tambur Stitch,

Tatar Weaving

Linear Patterns for Tatar Weaving (by Fuat Valeev)

Tatar Leather Mosaic

Brief Information, Curvilinear Patterns for Tatar Mosaic (by Fuat Valeev), Quiz (Answers)

Coloring Pages

Ornamental Variations, Designs Samples, Flowers, Tracing

This artwork is a rendition of the 18 century shchitek’s leather mosaic design  from Kunstkamera Museum collection.