Unique handmade Kyrgyz felt rug Shyrdak carpet

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On the picture of each Shyrdak you can see the actual weight of shyrdak in kg. You can calculate the shipping cost your own. For exemple you are from United States, you decided to purchase 3 shyrdaks from my Ebay store, the total weight of 3 shyrdaks 7.2 kgs. The shipping cost than will be = 19$ (Fee per parcell) + 24$x7.2kg=$191.8   

Who made this shyrdak?

Kyrgyz 'mosaic' felt rugs, or , are made from two sheets of white felt which have been dyed, cut into identical shapes and reassembled into a mosaic-like textile of interlocking positive and negative patterns.  Couching threads in a contrasting colour highlight the overall design, and cover and strengthen the joins between felt sections.  Quilting is also used to add a relief effect to the pattern, and to strengthen the carpet by attaching it to a naturally-coloured backing felt.  The border edge is often covered by braidwork.

Highly patterned and closel-worked felt floor covers are still produced for daily use in houses and flats as well as for use in the traditional yurts.

Felt has been made and used by Central Asian nomadic peoples for over two and a half thousand years.  Traditionally, in countries such as , nomads lived in yurts made of and decorated with felt, migrating from winter lowland pastures to summer mountain meadows with their herds of sheep, cattle and horses.  The that are raised produce some of the finest wool in the world.  Since Stalin began his collectivisation programme in the 1930s, the nomadic way of life has gradually diminished but the rich felt-making tradition lives on.   

What is shyrdak?

Shyrdak is handmade felt rug carpet which made only in Kyrgyzstan. This is very original and unique product.