How did traditional Kazakh clothing differ from clothing in urban areas?

In contemporary Kazakhstan, there is a clear distinction in attire based on geographic and social settings. Urban Kazakhs of both sexes typically wear modern, Western-style clothing.1

In contrast, traditional clothing remains more prevalent in rural areas. Specifically, women living in remote villages often continue to wear traditional dresses and head scarves as part of their daily attire. This difference reflects the broader cultural landscape of the country, where intellectuals and scholars are actively working to reclaim and preserve Kazakh traditions and distinctive ways of life amidst the influence of modern and Russian-inspired cultural norms.1