Xinjiang Felt Carpets: The Kazakh Shyrdak Tradition and Where to Find It
Felt carpets (shyrdak) are the nomadic art of Xinjiang’s Kazakh and Kyrgyz herders. Here’s how they’re made, what the motifs mean, and where to buy.
Felt carpets (shyrdak) are the nomadic art of Xinjiang’s Kazakh and Kyrgyz herders. Here’s how they’re made, what the motifs mean, and where to buy.