Qollanmalar

Qollanmalar are traditional instructional or educational texts, primarily written in the indigenous languages of Central Asia, including Turkmen, Uzbek, and other Turkic languages. The term "qollanmalar" is derived from Turkic roots, generally meaning "guides" or "manuals," and historically refers to a genre of written materials aimed at transmitting knowledge, skills, or cultural practices.

Historically, qollanmalar served as practical guides for various aspects of daily life, including agriculture, craftsmanship, religious practices, and moral education. They often took the form of instructional poetry, prose manuals, or hybrid forms designed to be accessible and easy to memorize. Such texts played an essential role in preserving cultural traditions, language, and indigenous knowledge before the widespread influence of formal schooling and modern printed texts.

During the Soviet era, many qollanmalar were adapted or rewritten to align with Soviet educational policies, but traditional forms persisted in oral and manuscript forms within communities. In contemporary times, qollanmalar are valued for their cultural and historical significance and are sometimes used in language preservation initiatives or folk education.

Scholars regard qollanmalar as important cultural artifacts that offer insights into the social norms, beliefs, and technological practices of historical Central Asian societies. They continue to be studied by researchers interested in Turkic literature, anthropology, and linguistics, contributing to a broader understanding of the region's cultural heritage.