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The art of steel carving
  • Manage No, Sortation, Country, Writer ,Date, Copyright
    Manage No EE00001262
    Country Mongolia
    ICH Domain Traditional craft skills
    Address
    Arkhangai, Zavkhan, Khuvsgul provinces in Mongolia
    Year of Designation end of the 19th century
Description The traditional technique of steel engraving, perforating, drying and polishing with both hot and cold processions is one of the wonders created by nomadic Mongols. The hearth place of the origin of steel carving is believed was at the Dalaichoinkhor Van khoshuu (smaller territorial unit) of Sain Noyon Khan aimag (province). The Dalaichoinkhor style steel crafts of deities, teapots, incense burners, stirrups, knives, and other accessory of household items are famous for their design and makes.
Social and cultural significance to be studied
Transmission method by apprenticeship training
Community to be identified
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Information source
National Center for Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of Mongolia
http://www.ncch.gov.mn

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