Materials
architecture
ICH Materials 76
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Inside the yurt -_Boz ui_
Kyrgyzstan
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Traditional craftsmanship of Ger and its rituals
The Ger is a traditional dwelling of the nomadic mongols. Ger is not only housing but is also model of the Universe and a symbol of national identity. Generally, it consists of a wooden framework, a felt cover and ropes. Ger is portable, light, compact and ecological home. It comprises all types of traditional arts.
Mongolia -
Women performing _koshok_ inside the yurt
Kyrgyzstan
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Setting up the tyunduk (crown) of the yurt
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Kyrgyzstan -
Yurt details_Kyzyl Tuu village
Kyrgyzstan
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Yurt making process
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Kyrgyzstan -
Traditional knowledge and skills in making Kazakh Yurts
The yurt is a nomadic dwelling used among the Kazakh and Kyrgyz peoples. It has a wooden circular frame covered with felt and braided with ropes, and can be easily assembled and dismantled within a short period of time. The bearers of yurt-making knowledge are craftspeople, both men and women, who produce yurts and their interior decorations. Yurts are made from natural and renewable raw materials. Men and their apprentices make the wooden frames by hand, along with wooden, leather, bone and metal details. Women make the interior decorations and exterior coverings, ornamented with traditional zoomorphic, vegetative or geometric patterns.
Kazakhstan -
Ganch carving
Ganch carving is one of the most ancient types of architectural- decorative arts of Uzbekistan. In the ХХ century its main centers were located in Khiva, Bukhara, Tashkent, Samarkand, Andijan, Namangan and Kokand.Ganch carving art is indivisibly connected with architectural art than other types of applied folk art.From time immemorial, it has been used for decorating palaces, madrasahs, mosques and residential houses of rich citizens.Its main centers were located in Khiva, Bukhara, Tashkent, Samarkand, Andijan, Namangan and Kokand. Bukhara school of ganch carving stood out with diversity of motifs used and with elegance these motifs were presented.
Uzbekistan -
Ganch carving
Ganch carving is one of the most ancient types of architectural- decorative arts of Uzbekistan. In the ХХ century its main centers were located in Khiva, Bukhara, Tashkent, Samarkand, Andijan, Namangan and Kokand.Ganch carving art is indivisibly connected with architectural art than other types of applied folk art.From time immemorial, it has been used for decorating palaces, madrasahs, mosques and residential houses of rich citizens.Its main centers were located in Khiva, Bukhara, Tashkent, Samarkand, Andijan, Namangan and Kokand. Bukhara school of ganch carving stood out with diversity of motifs used and with elegance these motifs were presented.
Uzbekistan -
Process of making wooden frames of the yurt
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Kyrgyzstan -
Traditional knowledge and skills in making Kyrgyz and Kazakh yurts (Turkic nomadic dwellings)
Yurt production includes knowledge and skills in creating a portable dwelling traditionally used by Kazakh and Kyrgyz people. Yurt has a dismountable wooden circular frame covered with felt and braided with ropes. Yurts can be easily set up and dismantled within a short period of time. Yurts are basically characterized as easily transportable, compact, ecological and practical dwellings.\nBearers of yurt-making traditional knowledge are craftspeople (men and women), producing yurts and yurts’ interior decorations.\nMen and their apprentices make yurts’ wooden frames, traditionally by hand using special devices and instruments. Men also make wooden, leather, bone and metal details for yurts and household items. Women make yurt coverings and interior decorations. As a rule, they work in community-based groups supervised by experienced skilled women-artisans. Women-artisans use weaving, spinning, braiding, felting, embroidering, sewing, winding and other traditional handicraft technologies. Women’s work- process is usually accompanied by their singing, joking, telling stories about famous masters of the past and treating traditional meals.
Kazakhstan -
Ganch carving
Ganch carving is one of the most ancient types of architectural- decorative arts of Uzbekistan. In the ХХ century its main centers were located in Khiva, Bukhara, Tashkent, Samarkand, Andijan, Namangan and Kokand.Ganch carving art is indivisibly connected with architectural art than other types of applied folk art.From time immemorial, it has been used for decorating palaces, madrasahs, mosques and residential houses of rich citizens.Its main centers were located in Khiva, Bukhara, Tashkent, Samarkand, Andijan, Namangan and Kokand. Bukhara school of ganch carving stood out with diversity of motifs used and with elegance these motifs were presented.
Uzbekistan