Saukele - Kazakh wedding woman's headdress. Saukele is a conical cap height of about 70 centimeters. Frame headdress made of thick felt. Above it is fitted by velvet, velor, silk or satin and decorated with fur, gold, silver, precious stones or pearls. Top of fluffy feathers saukele crowned eagle owl, and the sides are attached long suspension. Also to saukele sewn white veil, which closes the bride's face.
In ancient times Kazakhs did saukele for their daughters long before they married. This headpiece was one of the compulsory subjects bride's dowry. He was a symbol of a new beginning, family life and handed down from generation to generation. After the wedding, the girl could wear saukele on holidays before the birth of their first child.