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Yurt Building

Yurt Building. Photos by Ray Bollerud Presentation by Ron McIntire. This is a child’s yurt being assembled by a family with the participation of visitors. The photos were taken in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan in June 2011.

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Yurt Building

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  1. Yurt Building Photos by Ray Bollerud Presentation by Ron McIntire

  2. This is a child’s yurt being assembled by a family with the participation of visitors. The photos were taken in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan in June 2011.

  3. A father built this yurt for his daughter, who underwent a prolonged operation for a spinal disorder at age four. She progressed rapidly and is helping in setting up the yurt. She is seen with her father in the last slide of the series.

  4. First the wall frames are expandedand tied to the wooden door.

  5. Next the roof structure is assembled. This is the most difficult part because it must be perfectly centered on the wall.

  6. The wall and the roof structure are now joined with multiple lashings that are actually straps of colorful, woven, belt-like material.

  7. Now a mat decorated with horse and deer designs is attached to the frame of the yurt. Designs on the reverse side of the mat will be visible inside the yurt.

  8. The floppy door is secured. It will be used to cover the entry to the yurt during daily use.

  9. The first layer of thick wool felt mats is secured over the wall and roof.

  10. The top piece is secured. It can be raised for venting or closed to keep out rain.

  11. The whole process took less than an hour. The floor materials are thick wool rugs laid on the grass. These yurts are rain-proof and very warm. The wool mats used in construction are nearly one inch thick and quite heavy. It takes several people to hoist one into place. Inside, yurts are colorfully decorated, and cots and a very small stove provide comfort. At the end of the season, these yurts will be taken down and stored in a barn in a lower valley. Passed on from one generation to the next, many yurts are prized heirlooms.

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