Yurts are such a prominent part of Kyrgyzstan’s history that in 2014, ... braiding and spinning to create a yurt’s interior decor and exterior coverings.

By comparison, Kyrgyz exports to China reached only $44 million in 2008. In a grievance echoing around the world, many Kyrgyz these days complain their country is being overrun with cheap and inferior ...

Its traditions are nomadic—the word Kyrgyz means “40 tribes”—and before the arrival of the Russians in the 1870s, most towns, including Bishkek, the capital, consisted of round white yurts.

Most travellers want to experience an authentic cultural experience when they visit a new place. At Happy Nomads Yurt Camps in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia, travellers get to experience the ...

“A Kyrgyz yurt requires very intense care,” explained Bolotova, speaking in her home in Toktoyan village. “It requires constant drying and taking care of the felt to protect it from bugs.

In a blending of the world”s cultures, men and women from across the globe united at Utah Valley State College Thursday, (March 8, 2007) for the presentation of a Kyrgyz Yurt. This was one of ...

PUTRAJAYA, June 25 (Bernama) -- A symbol of nomadic resilience and cultural heritage took centre stage here today as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, ...

The yurt, a portable, circular hut, has been a part of Central Asian nomadic culture for centuries. During the Soviet era, metal was abundant and cheap, so metallic yurts frequent Kyrgyzstan ...

A 21-year-old Kyrgyz woman has established a yurt camp at the base of the 7,000-meter Lenin Peak, which has gained popularity among foreign tourists. Inspired by her interactions with ...

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, together with the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, visits the traditional Kyrgyz yurt, Boz Ui, on display at the Putrajaya Corporation Complex ...