Turkmen
Rugs: Guide to The Yomut Ensi
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The Ensi Section of the Guide to the Yomut
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The Yomut Ensi
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Kyrgyz yurt Afghanistan 1975
"Kyrgyz family shaking out a curved mosaic Shyrdak
felt floor rug, 1975, Afghanistan".
(c) Ian Alexander 1996-2002
http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/~iany/patterns/yurt.htm
Note the rolled door rug over the yurt entrance. It is commonly tyhought this is how Ensi were used.
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| The Center for the Study of the Eurasian
Nomads (CSEN) Yurts set up in Turfan Park Xinjiang, China |
The history of the yurt.
The word "otay" (yurt) is close to the word "atay" (island), it means a separate place, enclosed from all sides. It is also close to the word "otan" (homeland). This may be the reason, why the yurt ranks high in our consciousness and culture as a main symbol of the Karakalpak people. Its beautiful design and comfort became clear in big important political and other national events held lately. The yurt used to be rebuilt again all over again in special ceremonies, especially in weddings. Building a new yurt held superstitions with deep meaning. http://karakalpakstan.freenet.uz/English/English%20HC/English%20Yurts.htm
