Shyrdak Felt rug symbols and motifs

Each shyrdak felt rug tells its own story through a combination of culturally relevant symbolic motifs and colours.
A motif known as Eternal Movement, symbolic of the relentless movement of nature and the four seasons.




This pattern visually represents the lattice work on the frame of a yurt wall and is symbolic of protection and interdependency.

Click link for a more comprehensive and detailed guide to symbols and motifs on shyrdak felt rugs.

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