Boysun. Masterpieces of Central Asia
YURTS (P.32)
Practically every Boysun family spends the summer out of their kishlak, on summer grasslands. In these cases the ancient invention of nomads – the demountable semicircular felt dwelling “yurt” – is still widely used as a mobile dwelling. The frame of the “yurt” is made from light wooden poles. Depending on the size of the nomadic dwelling, from 56 to 60 or even up 80 poles are used. The main material for producing poles is poplar. For one “yurt” 10-20 poplars are used. Instead of nails they use woolen ropes and leather for binding the poles. The construction of the “yurt” allows for setting up a light wooden door. After construction of the frame the yurt is covered by felt that protects it well from the sun’s rays. The floor of the yurt is also covered by felt. A big yurt can hold a family of up to 10 people. For transport of one yurt several donkeys are needed. The “yurt” is assembled and disassembled within 2-3 hours. For the comfort and decoration of the nomadic dwelling articles of artistic embroidery, wadding mattresses and blankets, woolen and felt carpets, rugs, carpet bags and sacks, and wooden chests are used.
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