Kirgiz Culture of "Human Evolution" —— A Brief Introduction to Kirgiz Weaving Culture

Kirgiz nationality has a long tradition of handicrafts, and its arts and crafts are mainly manifested in fabric, weaving, embroidery and leather products.

This kind of curtain is also called "wall curtain", and the Kirgiz language is called "Tuxituke", which is usually hung on the walls of Kirgiz earth houses and wooden houses. It is not only beautiful, but also has the functions of dustproof, moistureproof and wall protection. Curtains are usually made of red and purple cloth, and sometimes red and purple velvet is used. Ordinary curtains are 6m long and 2m high. It can also be set according to the size of the house.

The upper side, left side and right side of the curtain are inlaid with black or green edges of 15-20cm, embroidered with various flowers, trees, landscapes, clouds and birds and animals. At the top of the curtain, there are about 30-40 cm long black edges or 3-4 green triangles, and the edges of the triangles are decorated with 3-4 cm long red spikes or Huang Sui. Now the veil has become an indispensable dowry for Kirgiz herdsmen to marry their daughters.

Kirgiz people weave all kinds of daily necessities with five-color wool and Achnatherum splendens. For example, they first wrap each Achnatherum splendens with wool, and then weave the loose Achnatherum splendens into curtains, cushions, wall hangings and so on. Finally, these molded articles are embroidered with various patterns with multi-color wool, which is both beautiful and practical.

Kirgiz women are also famous for their embroidery skills. They can embroider tapestries, curtains, handkerchiefs, scarves, belts, bedding, pillowcases, clothes, boots and socks with wool, cotton, hemp and gold thread.

Kirgiz leather products mainly include scabbard, belt, eagle hat, boot belt, harness inlaid with gold and silver, jewelry and carvings of various patterns, among which camel leather products are the most peculiar. They make buckets, kettles, rice bowls and other daily necessities according to the characteristics of different parts of camels. These daily necessities are light, beautiful, sturdy and durable, and they are ideal daily necessities for herders.