| Duration: | 4 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Ethno Activity |
Feltmaking is an ancient textile art of Kazakh nomads that has been passed from generation to generation. Kazakh people lived in yurts (portable nomadic dwellings) decorated with felt carpets and household items, slept on felt, wore felt clothes, and covered horses.
Felt was believed to protect from evil spirits and enemies; felt helped to hide from cold and hot weather. Nowadays, felt is being given a new life: artists and designers create stunning masterpieces from felt.
There is an opportunity to feel like a real nomad, learning the traditions of felt-making and trying to create a felt carpet on your own. It is easy, no need to possess any special skills. You will be surprised how a pile of wool can become a product by using only warm soap-water and hand work. And surely you can take away your product.
