Kyrgyz Rugs
The Kirghiz are Western Turks of the Aralo-Caspian group. The Kyrgyz are primarily in Kyrgyzstan but are also found in Afghanistan, China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. They are closely related to the Karakalpak of Uzbekistan, the Kazakh of Kazakhstan and the Nogai of the Northern Caucasus, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. They divide into two main groups; the Northern Kirghiz, Southern Kirghiz.
Kyrgyz women spinning
Copyright 1996 Daniel C. Waugh
Examples:
Kyrgyz Applique Panel from Cocoon
Origin : Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
Size: 1 ft. 6 in. x 1 ft. 6 in.
Material : Wool
The Wertime Kirghiz Embroidered Felt Bellows Cove
Origin: possibly late 19th-early 20th century
Size: 1 ft. 9 in. x 1 ft. 4 in.
Region: Central Asia, Kirghiz
Materials: wool
Structure / Technique: embroidered felt on front, warp-faced plain weave with warp substitution) on back. Fringe sewn on.
Condition: Good
Comments on Condition: soiling from use
Full Description: A complete and unusually large example with good age.
Kirghiz Main Rug, mid 19th century
Date of Origin: 1834 – 1866
Use: Main carpet
CENTRAL ASIAN KIRGHIZ GROUP MAIN RUG
Region: Central Asia,Kirghiz
Item Type: Rugs and Carpets
Period / Date: mid-19th century, (1834 – 1866)
Full Description: A great rug with great design and colours.
Kirghiz Eshik Dis
Wefts: Brown wool 2 ply
Warps: Two ply, one ply handspun cotton amd one ply brown wool. Please note the tightly twisted brown and white warps.
Rare Kyrgyz Eshik Tysh Fragment
Region: Central Asia, Kirghiz
Item Type: Rugs and Carpets
Period / Date: last quarter 19th century (1875 – 1899)