Thursday

We will leave Naryn Region early in the morning and drive North towards the South shore of Issyk-Kul lake. At 12:00 we have an appointment in Kyzyl-Tuu village, this place is famous for the production of "yurta", a handmade felt nomad house.

In the afternoon we will visit Bokonbaevo village and meet several felt craftsmen. We stay a night in Bokonbaevo up in the mountains.

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Thursday

leaving At-Bashy, Naryn Region Kyzyl-Tuu village This place is famous for the production of “yurta”, a handmade felt nomad houseKyzyl-Tuu village Young learnersKyzyl-Tuu village A 'kicking' machine, saves a lot of workKyzyl-Tuu village The woodremains are used to heaten the waterKyzyl-Tuu village Steam installation for bending the Yrta frames
Kyzyl-Tuu village Molds for the bent Yrta Frame componentsKyzyl-Tuu village Peeling the bent wooden partsKyzyl-Tuu village Weaving the Yurta Ribbons and beltsKyzyl-Tuu village Inside the Yurta. Outside the sun is burning (it's arround 30 degrees) but inside it's extremely comfortableKyzyl-Tuu village Inside the Yurta. In Kyrgyzstan hospitality knows no boundsKyzyl-Tuu village Bargaining with the neighbour farmer
Kyzyl-Tuu village We made a good deal and will have enough meat for the next three daysBokonbaevo village The first Countryside workshop with Internet accesBokonbaevo village StockBokonbaevo village Women working surrounded by ancient patternsBokonbaevo village Very internationalBokonbaevo village The Felt Art Studio shop
Bokonbaevo village The two MistressesBokonbaevo village And three employeesIn the Mountains Preparing a feast mealIn the Mountains The Lamb's head is offered to the honoured guest, that must be me...
  
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