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From Traditional Shyrdak to Contemporary Design: Two Days of Felt Making in Toktogul

At first glance it all starts simply: sheep's wool, hot water, soap and several pairs of hands. But within a few hours the loose fibres turn into a dense felt cloth. Everything matters here — how the wool is laid out, whether there is enough water, how firmly the roll is rolled, and at what moment the material needs to be kneaded by hand again.