Buryat tapestry: interweaving time, place & traditions

04 Jan '07

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Cultura. Baikal Initiative says the region of Buryatia and its tapestry art are not widely known outside of Russia, yet they deserve special attention for a number of reasons: this interesting and little known part of the world offers a wealth of profound knowledge and skills, a beautiful landscape, a bounty of earthy and human delights, and a unique method and approach to tapestry.

Horsehair tapestry is a very peculiar 'commodity' of Buryat art. It is rooted in the ancient culture of nomadic Buryats and is intertwined with the traditions of other peoples and other cultures.

Horse hair has been used by Buryats, as well as other nomads, in their daily life for many years. This traditional Buryat material, combined with the technique of tapestry learned from the Russians and various traditions of tapestry existing in other parts of the world, plus the curiosity of a few Buryat craftspeople/artists and resulted in what can now rightfully be called “Buryat tapestry”.

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Cultura. Baikal Initiative is dedicated to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the baikal region and the promotion of mutual understanding through art and culture.

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