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Tuskiyz (Felt carpet, wall-mounted )

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Description

A traditional Kazakh carpet product. The wall-mounted embroidered carpet occupied a place of honor in the yurt and served as an amulet carpet. Therefore, the tanned skin of a fox, wolf or kamcha was often hung on the wall with it, which, according to popular belief, were supposed to protect a person’s home from the evil eye and spoilage.
The carpet is made of felt and consists of two round ornamented fields framed by wide rectangular ornamented borders on four sides.
Dating: The 70s of the 20th century.
Technique: handmade.
Size: 130×310 cm

Category: Carpet and felt products
Material: Wool
Theme: Pictures and painting

Condition

The fabric is in good condition. There are no visible tears, stains, or significant wear. The colors are bright and saturated, the pattern is clear.

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