The life of nomad tribes and the process of breeding the cattle is in the very culture of the Kyrgyz people oriented on the production of animal material culture that brings felt show demonstration. Felt is one of the main products of craftsmanship. This is a material made from compressed sheep wool that is used for yurts covering, clothing - like the national robe chapan and ak-kalpak, toys. The special felt-made material is the carpet shyrdak, the distinctive features of which are ethnic ornaments. For the production of felt, yurts Kyrgyz mats are used, woven from plant chiy for the purpose of decoration. To make your own carpet you need to visit Bokonbaevo and Kochkor villages.
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