Mongolia: Remote Realm of the Nomads Pt 1 and Pt 2

Read about one woman's journey and stay with the nomads for a full year in Hearing Birds Fly

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The Mongolian Nomads Traditional Culture

Here is a 2 part documentary on the traditional culture of the Mongolian people.  Part 1 shows us the different regions in Mongolia and their culture.  In Part 2 we see more of the nomads and their herds of yak, goats, sheep, cattle, camels, horses and . . . → Read More: Mongolia: Remote Realm of the Nomads Pt 1 and Pt 2

How Mongolians Set Up a Yurt or Ger

This video shows nomadic Mongolians setting up the yurt (ger).

Mongolian shelter – Ray Mears World of Survival – BBC

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Learn How to Felt Wool with Simple Felting Kits

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Aside from leather craft, felting wool is a skill and craft that has been around as long as humans have been here.  The basics are simple:  wool, moisture and agitation to bind the fibers to each other to create a warm and durable fabric suitable for clothing, coats, blankets and even . . . → Read More: Learn How to Felt Wool with Simple Felting Kits

Mongolian Felt Making

Mongolian Felt Making

 

 

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