“Tanovar” (in Persian language – “brave”, “strong”) is a vocal and instrumental piece, which is widespread in Uzbekistan. The word “tanovar” itself is made up of two words, i.e. “tan” – “body”, or “soul” and “ovar” – “delight”. In other words it can be read as “a delight of soul”. The word was initially used in folk art and was associated with tanning, which was part of the process of production of traditional footwear called “makhsi” (“ichigi”).

“Tanovar” (in Persian language – “brave”, “strong”) is a vocal and instrumental piece, which is widespread in Uzbekistan. The word “tanovar” itself is made up of two words, i.e. “tan” – “body”, or “soul” and “ovar” – “delight”. In other words it can be read as “a delight of soul”. The word was initially used in folk art and was associated with tanning, which was part of the process of production of traditional footwear called “makhsi” (“ichigi”).

“Tanovar” (in Persian language – “brave”, “strong”) is a vocal and instrumental piece, which is widespread in Uzbekistan. The word “tanovar” itself is made up of two words, i.e. “tan” – “body”, or “soul” and “ovar” – “delight”. In other words it can be read as “a delight of soul”. The word was initially used in folk art and was associated with tanning, which was part of the process of production of traditional footwear called “makhsi” (“ichigi”).

“Tanovar” (in Persian language – “brave”, “strong”) is a vocal and instrumental piece, which is widespread in Uzbekistan. The word “tanovar” itself is made up of two words, i.e. “tan” – “body”, or “soul” and “ovar” – “delight”. In other words it can be read as “a delight of soul”. The word was initially used in folk art and was associated with tanning, which was part of the process of production of traditional footwear called “makhsi” (“ichigi”).

“Tanovar” (in Persian language – “brave”, “strong”) is a vocal and instrumental piece, which is widespread in Uzbekistan. The word “tanovar” itself is made up of two words, i.e. “tan” – “body”, or “soul” and “ovar” – “delight”. In other words it can be read as “a delight of soul”. The word was initially used in folk art and was associated with tanning, which was part of the process of production of traditional footwear called “makhsi” (“ichigi”).

Mongols process the animal raw skin and hide (raw skin of cattle). Through long undergone observance and experiments, they were able to elaborate and develop the indigenous traditional technique to process the skin and hide to produce various leather crafts and products. The skin and hide are processed by salting, stripping off, tanning or smoking. For instance, the processed materials from sheep skin can be used to make a deel (traditional garment). The processed materials from hide can be used to produce necessities and equipments such as airag-skin, hide-flask or animal harnesses such as bridle, halter, lasso, tri-hobble, tethering-line, girth and strap of a saddle, and so on. Nowadays, the leather products and crafts made of animal skin and hide are considered as valuable asset in demand for tourist attractions.

Mongols process the animal raw skin and hide (raw skin of cattle). Through long undergone observance and experiments, they were able to elaborate and develop the indigenous traditional technique to process the skin and hide to produce various leather crafts and products. The skin and hide are processed by salting, stripping off, tanning or smoking. For instance, the processed materials from sheep skin can be used to make a deel (traditional garment). The processed materials from hide can be used to produce necessities and equipments such as airag-skin, hide-flask or animal harnesses such as bridle, halter, lasso, tri-hobble, tethering-line, girth and strap of a saddle, and so on. Nowadays, the leather products and crafts made of animal skin and hide are considered as valuable asset in demand for tourist attractions.

Mongols process the animal raw skin and hide (raw skin of cattle). Through long undergone observance and experiments, they were able to elaborate and develop the indigenous traditional technique to process the skin and hide to produce various leather crafts and products. The skin and hide are processed by salting, stripping off, tanning or smoking. For instance, the processed materials from sheep skin can be used to make a deel (traditional garment). The processed materials from hide can be used to produce necessities and equipments such as airag-skin, hide-flask or animal harnesses such as bridle, halter, lasso, tri-hobble, tethering-line, girth and strap of a saddle, and so on. Nowadays, the leather products and crafts made of animal skin and hide are considered as valuable asset in demand for tourist attractions.

Mongols process the animal raw skin and hide (raw skin of cattle). Through long undergone observance and experiments, they were able to elaborate and develop the indigenous traditional technique to process the skin and hide to produce various leather crafts and products. The skin and hide are processed by salting, stripping off, tanning or smoking. For instance, the processed materials from sheep skin can be used to make a deel (traditional garment). The processed materials from hide can be used to produce necessities and equipments such as airag-skin, hide-flask or animal harnesses such as bridle, halter, lasso, tri-hobble, tethering-line, girth and strap of a saddle, and so on. Nowadays, the leather products and crafts made of animal skin and hide are considered as valuable asset in demand for tourist attractions.

In the photo, the master makes a leather item. Leather production (ter ond ru) is a type of Kazakh art and craft. Families are typically engaged in processing leather and skins. Tanning art is widely used for manufacturing footwear, clothing, harnesses, and utensils to store dairy products. Masters use skin to cover wooden barrels and other objects important to nomadic life.

Mongolians have long-standing tradition in making of leather items that is used in the daily life associated with herding of animals. The leather knotting process includes tanning, cutting, knotting, and smoking the hide and skin. Mongolians make a number of different types of ropes and other accessories by leather knotting, including lassos, hobbles, bridles, halters, cruppers, saddle straps, breast-straps, saddle fasteners, girths, bow straps, and other such items. The traditional accessories made by leather knotting are durable enough to endure use for even several generations.

Mongolians have long-standing tradition in making of leather items that is used in the daily life associated with herding of animals. The leather knotting process includes tanning, cutting, knotting, and smoking the hide and skin. Mongolians make a number of different types of ropes and other accessories by leather knotting, including lassos, hobbles, bridles, halters, cruppers, saddle straps, breast-straps, saddle fasteners, girths, bow straps, and other such items. The traditional accessories made by leather knotting are durable enough to endure use for even several generations.