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Tush-kiyiz—Traditional Skills in Making Wall Carpets
Description The centuries-old nomadic way of life of the Kyrgyz people contributed to the high skill level of women in crafts development. Tush-kiyiz, an embroidered wall carpet, is a fine example of Kyrgyz decorative and applied art. Tush-kiyiz was given a special place in the interior of the yurt. Embroidered panels of cloth—satin, silk, or another fabric—tush-kiyiz is framed with a broad band of black velvet, on which is usually sew one, two, or three fringed triangles. Tush-kiyiz have always been created as a personal family heirloom, symbolizing a newly married couple’s union with family.
Manage No VI00000053 Running Time 00:21:30
Country Kyrgyzstan
Videos Photographer Chinara BEKSULTANOVA Year 2017
Place File Size 2,119
Definition File Format mp4
Copyright ICHCAP, National Commission of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan for UNESCO -
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National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO
https://en.unesco.org/countries/kyrgyzstan/information

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